Assistant Catering Manager

Feedem Recruitment; Swellendam; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services company is seeking an Assistant Catering Manager in Swellendam, South Africa. The role involves overseeing the overall management of kitchen operations and maintaining high service standards. Candidates must possess culinary qualifications, relevant experience, and strong planning and organizational skills. The position also requires effective communication and the ability to foster client relationships. This role demands dedication, passion, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role required.
• Strong in functions and coordination needed.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management, planning, and control of functions and kitchen operation.
• Manage all client events and function bookings.
• Ensure quality and service at the highest level.
• Assist in control of production costs.
• Supervise housekeeping staff.

Skills

Culinary Qualification

Al la carte experience

Entrepreneurial Skills

Organizing and Planning ability

Marketing and promotion skills

Interpersonal skills: Leadership & Relationship Building

Good Communication (written & verbal)

Customer service orientated

Financial acumen

Passionate, good attitude, driven, energetic

Education

Matric

Relevant qualification

Culinary qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Advert Summary

We are recruiting for a Assistant Catering Manager, to oversee overall management, planning and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5 star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.

Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.

We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.

We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

Minimum Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Culinary Qualification advantageous
• Al la carte experience advantageous
• Experience as a Assistant Cateriing in a retirement envorinment
• Entrepreneurial Skills.
• Organizing and Planning ability.
• Marketing and promotion skills.
• Interpersonal skills: Leadership & Relationship Building
• Good Communication (written & verbal).
• Customer service orientated.
• Financial acumen.
• Passionate, good attitude, driven, energetic & commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant qualification
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong in functions and coordination
• Culinary qualification essential

Requirement

• Must be able to work shifts
• Must have own transport
• Strong Food and Housekeepings skills
• Staff management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee overall management, planning, and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5-star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.
• Manage all client events, quoting on function requirements and function bookings.
• Manage and report functions reservations.
• Sufficient monitoring of operations during service times.
• Assist in control of production costs.
• To liaise or ensure correspondence with clients both verbally and electronically
• Assist the Management team as required.
• Build and maintain customer and client relationships.
• Supervise & maintain quality and service at all times to the highest level.
• Ensure that all control measures are in place for all revenue/cash handling/stock control and invoicing all clients after functions.
• Debtors control and follow up on payments.
• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are complied with.
• Assist in Special Projects.
• Taking stock of food items when requested to do so
• Ensuring the smooth management of the banqueting
• Required to work overtime when requested
• Ensure operations are in accordance with Company standard
• Ensure all admin is completed and submitted by deadline according to Company Procedures
• Manage housekeeping staff