Work-Force
Listing live now. Role: Head Chef. Location: Secunda, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About the Opportunity
This Head Chef role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Secunda. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Mpumalanga 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 Secunda.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
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.
Working in Secunda
The role is based in Secunda, near the Secunda petrochemical hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Secunda and the broader Mpumalanga region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
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 Secunda.
About the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Secunda office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Daily Duties
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
Candidate Profile
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
- Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
In addition, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.