Sous Chef

Bring your skills as a Sous Chef to Aliwal North and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.

The Role

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

On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Aliwal North team on trust, and the Sous Chef role will feel that from week one.

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 Aliwal North teams, and the new Sous Chef will feel that from the first week.

What We Offer

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

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

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 Eastern Cape.

The Environment

On top of that, 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.

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

Equally, 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.

Your Future Here

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

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

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

Key Outputs

• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals

Candidate Profile

• Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
• Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage

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