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Sous Chef (Casual Dining) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Mahikeng, North West

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Want to grow as a chef? This city hotel kitchen in Mahikeng gives you real stations and real volume. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Mahikeng; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.
Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.
Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.

You'll need

Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts
A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal
You take instruction from the head chef without drama

Helpful, not essential

Pastry or bakery training
A food safety certificate from a registered training provider

What you get

On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
Transport allowance for split and late shifts
Live-in accommodation at lodge postings

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mahikeng; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

List your stations (grill, pastry, cold, sauce) under each job; head chefs scan for this first.
Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.