Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Sous Chef or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Upington. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
The Role
This Sous Chef role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Upington. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Sous Chef is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Based in Upington
Working in Upington means a place near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Upington office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Upington.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Upington.
The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
Minimum Requirements
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.