Sous Chef

An opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef in Polokwane. Suitably qualified candidates from across Limpopo are invited to apply.

Overview

Beyond that, an experienced Sous Chef is needed to support operations in Polokwane. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Limpopo.

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 Polokwane team.

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

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 Workplace

Importantly, 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.

Practically speaking, 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 Limpopo. 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 Polokwane site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Career Growth

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

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Polokwane 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 Polokwane team member.

About the Team

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

Equally, the team mix in Polokwane reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Why This Role

Crucially, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Polokwane colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hospitality jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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 Limpopo.

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

Beyond that, 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 Polokwane keep progressing.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

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

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience

Essential Criteria

• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Willing to follow the company's uniform and grooming policy on shift
• Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.