Catering Manager - Talentpool Northern Cape (HC)

Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Hoogland; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Fedics is seeking a Catering Manager for a key account in Hoogland, Northern Cape. The role oversees day-to-day operations, maintains service standards, and drives cost efficiencies while upholding budgets.

You will lead a kitchen and service team, perform site visits, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with SLA targets and Fedics policies. Previous management experience in catering is required, with a focus on quality, safety, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Matric and Culinary tertiary qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 yrs exp in a similar role/ Management exp Familiar accounting systems
• Previous experience in the Healthcare Space would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of the unit
• Need to be able to work in a demanding environment
• Setting and management of service delivery standards
• Lead, motivate, train and develop a team of staff
• Implement and maintain operational controls in line within budgetary requirements
• Ensure quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to Fedics standards
• Ensure all Fedics policies and procedures are complied with
• Daily HR and IR issues (including training, development & performance management)
• Analyse and pre-empt client needs and possible complaints
• Take responsibility for all functions by organising, preparing & co-ordinating
• Management of all administration, finances, debtors, budgets, etc.
• Process Fedics paperwork and compile & understand weekly & monthly P & L
• Relationship building with the client and customers on a daily basis (essential)
• Must be able to work long hours and over weekends should there be a need
• Stay abreast of latest food trends and best practices

Skills

Business Acumen

Interpersonal skills

Time Management

Computer Skills

Honest and reliable

Attention to detail

Innovative systems

Communication & Organisational

Accuracy

Education

Matric and Culinary qualifications

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Catering Manager - Talentpool Northern Cape (HC)

Details

Closing Date 2026/09/30

Reference Number TSE260904-5

Job Title Catering Manager - Talentpool Northern Cape (HC)

Business Unit / Division Fedics

Job Type Classification Full Time

Location - Town / City Hoogland

Location - Province Northern Cape

Location - Country South Africa

About Us

Fedics is in search of a Catering Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational management of a Key Account. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a high-quality standard of deliverables in line with site specific SLA’s, manage client relations, perform site visits, support and develop the site management. Overall responsibility is to ensure the site is managed according to budgeted costings and growth targets and to ensure all standards are adhered to in line with best practices.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of the unit
• Need to be able to work in a demanding environment
• Setting and management of service delivery standards
• Lead, motivate, train and develop a team of staff
• Implement and maintain operational controls in line within budgetary requirements
• Ensure quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to Fedics standards
• Ensure all Fedics policies and procedures are complied with
• Daily HR and IR issues (including training, development & performance management)
• Analyse and pre-empt client needs and possible complaints
• Take responsibility for all functions by organising, preparing & co-ordinating
• Management of all administration, finances, debtors, budgets, etc.
• Process Fedics paperwork and compile & understand weekly & monthly P & L
• Relationship building with the client and customers on a daily basis (essential)
• Must be able to work long hours and over weekends should there be a need
• Stay abreast of latest food trends and best practices

Skills and Competencies

• Strong Business Acumen
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management skills
• Computer Skills
• Honest and reliable
• Attention to detail
• Innovative approach to streamlining systems
• Communication & organisational skills
• Accuracy

Qualifications

• Matric and Culinary Tertiary qualifications
• Minimum of 5 yrs exp in a similar role/ Management exp Familiar accounting systems
• Previous experience in the Healtcare Space would be highly advantageous.