Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Sous Chef for its Knysna operation. The role forms part of a wider hospitality jobs portfolio across Western Cape.
The Role
An experienced Sous Chef is needed to support operations in Knysna. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Knysna team.
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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Working in Knysna
Knysna continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with within reach of Century City. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Knysna.
Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Knysna group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Notably, the team mix in Knysna reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
What You’ll Need
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.