Sous Chef

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Sous Chef in Secunda, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.

The Role

An experienced Sous Chef is needed to support operations in Secunda. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.

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 Secunda team.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Secunda also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Secunda much easier.

The Environment

Crucially, 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.

Importantly, 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 Mpumalanga. 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 Secunda site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Secunda group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

On top of that, the team mix in Secunda reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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

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 Secunda.

Working in Secunda

Equally, the role is based in Secunda, near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Secunda and the broader Mpumalanga region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

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

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 Secunda.

Daily Duties

• Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings

Essential Criteria

• Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Willing to follow the company's uniform and grooming policy on shift
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction

Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.