Assistant Catering Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking a Catering Manager based in Randfontein, Gauteng. The role entails supervising catering staff, managing daily operations, staff scheduling, training, and performance management to deliver exceptional service.

You will ensure food safety, maintain financial records, assist with stock control, invoicing, banking, budgeting, and monthly reporting, while building strong client relationships and driving cost-control initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory and team leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of catering operations and food service management.
• Bookkeeping and financial administration experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Manager in the daily management of the catering operation.
• Supervise and lead catering staff to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Assist with staff scheduling, attendance monitoring, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, hygiene, and company standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and customers.
• Assist in managing stock control, stock takes, purchasing, and waste control.
• Process invoices, supplier reconciliations, and creditor documentation.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records.
• Assist with cash-ups, revenue reconciliation, and banking processes.
• Support budget control and cost management initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, spreadsheets, and operational records.
• Assist with monthly reporting and Profit & Loss preparation.
• Ensure administrative processes and documentation are completed accurately and timeously.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Catering operations

Bookkeeping

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma or Certificate in Catering Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support the Catering Manager in the daily management of the catering operation.
• Supervise and lead catering staff to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Assist with staff scheduling, attendance monitoring, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, hygiene, and company standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and customers.
• Assist in managing stock control, stock takes, purchasing, and waste control.
• Process invoices, supplier reconciliations, and creditor documentation.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records.
• Assist with cash-ups, revenue reconciliation, and banking processes.
• Support budget control and cost management initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, spreadsheets, and operational records.
• Assist with monthly reporting and Profit & Loss preparation.
• Ensure administrative processes and documentation are completed accurately and timeously.
• Support catering functions and operational activities when required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Manager in the daily management of the catering operation.
• Supervise and lead catering staff to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Assist with staff scheduling, attendance monitoring, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, hygiene, and company standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and customers.
• Assist in managing stock control, stock takes, purchasing, and waste control.
• Process invoices, supplier reconciliations, and creditor documentation.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records.
• Assist with cash-ups, revenue reconciliation, and banking processes.
• Support budget control and cost management initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, spreadsheets, and operational records.
• Assist with monthly reporting and Profit & Loss preparation.
• Ensure administrative processes and documentation are completed accurately and timeously.
• Support catering functions and operational activities when required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong supervisory and team leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of catering operations and food service management.
• Bookkeeping and financial administration experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment.
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information responsibly.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Diploma or Certificate in Catering Management, Hospitality Management.