Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Sous Chef in Virginia, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
Crucially, this Sous Chef role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Virginia. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Virginia operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Virginia teams, and the new Sous Chef will feel that from the first week.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Sous Chef to step into the hospitality jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Virginia group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Virginia will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Why This Role
In addition, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Virginia colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hospitality jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.
On top of that, the Virginia office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Virginia.
Career Growth
Importantly, career progression for this hospitality jobs role in Virginia depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
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 Virginia team member.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Virginia have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Working in Virginia
Working in Virginia means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Virginia office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Virginia, Free State.
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 Virginia.
Many candidates already living within reach of Virginia cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Daily Duties
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Maintain the required hygiene and uniform standards in line with safety and service policy during all shifts
- 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
Essential Criteria
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.