Work-Force
A Sous Chef is needed in White River. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Mpumalanga operation.
What This Role Involves
This Sous Chef role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for White River. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hospitality jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its White River team on trust, and the Sous Chef role will feel that from week one.
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.
Your Workplace
Equally, the environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the White River site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in White River contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the hospitality jobs space in Mpumalanga.
Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Your Role
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- 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
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
What You’ll Need
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.