Sous Chef

Listing live now. Whether you are a seasoned Sous Chef or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Upington. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

The Role

The Sous Chef position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Upington and across the hospitality jobs space.

Notably, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Sous Chef taking on this position.

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 Upington.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Sous Chef is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Why Join Us

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

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

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Upington keep progressing.

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 Northern Cape.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Upington.

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 Northern Cape.

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

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Upington have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Upington team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

The Environment

Equally, 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.

Beyond that, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Upington site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes

Who We’re Looking For

• 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
• Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
• Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.