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Looking for your next move as a Sous Chef in Aliwal North? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Eastern Cape.
The Role
An experienced Sous Chef is needed to support operations in Aliwal North. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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.
About the Team
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Working in Aliwal North
Crucially, the role is based in Aliwal North, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Aliwal North and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
Where You’ll Work
Notably, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Your Role
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
What You’ll Need
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.