Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
East London, Eastern Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
04 Jun 2026
Closes
04 Jul 2026
Jobs Direct
Sous Chef
Role Overview
Kempston Recruitment is hiring a Sous Chef in East London. The role is suited to someone who can bring discipline, judgement and steady execution to contributing to a focused hotel team with practical day-to-day responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the core day-to-day work expected of a Sous Chef.
- Work with colleagues, customers or suppliers to keep work moving and issues visible.
- Keep records, updates and handovers clear so decisions can be made with confidence.
- Maintain a professional standard of delivery, communication and follow-through.
- Spot risks early and escalate practical issues before they become blockers.
Requirements
- Enough hands-on experience to understand the pace and standards of hotel work.
- Clear communication and the confidence to work with different stakeholders.
- Sound judgement, ownership of assigned work and willingness to solve problems properly.