Sous Chef

A Sous Chef position is being filled in Aliwal North. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

The Role

This Sous Chef role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Aliwal North. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hospitality jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hospitality jobs group in Aliwal North.

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.

Day in the Life

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.

The Aliwal North office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Aliwal North.

About the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Aliwal North office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Aliwal North will be explained during the hiring process.

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

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Aliwal North contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the hospitality jobs space in Eastern Cape.

On top of that, 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.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Aliwal North.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Aliwal North.

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.

Your Role

• Maintain the required hygiene and uniform standards in line with safety and service policy during all shifts
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience

Minimum Requirements

• Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Good verbal communication skills needed for guest service; additional languages are an advantage

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.