Sous Chef

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Sous Chef in Port Shepstone, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.

Overview

The Sous Chef vacancy forms part of how the Port Shepstone branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hospitality jobs side of the business moving forward.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Port Shepstone much easier.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Sous Chef to step into the hospitality jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Port Shepstone have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Port Shepstone team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Port Shepstone have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Port Shepstone 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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Port Shepstone will be explained during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Port Shepstone.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

About Port Shepstone

Port Shepstone continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with minutes from King Shaka International Airport. 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.

Many candidates already living within reach of Port Shepstone cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Port Shepstone.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain the required hygiene and uniform standards in line with safety and service policy during all shifts
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section

Who We’re Looking For

• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.