Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Head Chef or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Komatipoort. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.
About the Opportunity
The Head Chef vacancy forms part of how the Komatipoort branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hospitality jobs side of the business moving forward.
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.
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 Komatipoort much easier.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
About Komatipoort
Working in Komatipoort means a place within the Highveld coal corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Komatipoort office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Komatipoort, 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 Komatipoort.
Your Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Komatipoort 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.
Notably, the team mix in Komatipoort reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Daily Duties
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
What You’ll Need
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
- 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.