Kitchen Assistant

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Kitchen Assistant based in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hospitality jobs function.

What This Role Involves

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

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Margate team.

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 Margate.

Equal Opportunity

Crucially, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Why This Role

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

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Margate teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.

Your Role

• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Support events, banquets and conference operations

What You’ll Need

• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
• Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.