Sous Chef

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Sous Chef in Thohoyandou, and we encourage applicants from across Limpopo to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

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

Crucially, 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.

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 Thohoyandou much easier.

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.

Your Future Here

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

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Thohoyandou have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

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 Thohoyandou team member.

Working in Thohoyandou

Thohoyandou continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with within the Phalaborwa mining belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.

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 Thohoyandou.

Many candidates already living within reach of Thohoyandou cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.

The Environment

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.

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

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

On top of 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Limpopo, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

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.

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

Daily Duties

• Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section

What You’ll Need

• Good verbal communication skills needed for guest service; additional languages are an advantage
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.