Kitchen Assistant

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant in Soweto, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

This Kitchen Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Soweto. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hospitality jobs pipeline across Gauteng.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Kitchen Assistant taking on this position.

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Kitchen Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.

Why This Role

Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in hospitality jobs from your base in Soweto. Many colleagues across Gauteng have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Equally, 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 Soweto keep progressing.

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

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Soweto 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 Soweto reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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

Daily Duties

  • Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
  • Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
  • Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
  • Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
  • Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
  • Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
  • Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings

Essential Criteria

  • Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
  • Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear criminal record and contactable references
  • Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
  • Willing to follow the company's uniform and grooming policy on shift
  • Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences

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

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