Campus Head

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary education institution in Cape Town is seeking a Campus Manager to oversee general management, sales, and financial performance. The ideal candidate will lead a team, implement strategies for growth, and ensure compliance with health regulations. Responsibilities include managing finances, supervising staff, and enhancing student life on campus. A relevant qualification is necessary, and a postgraduate in Hospitality Management is advantageous. This role provides an excellent opportunity to shape future culinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification required.
• Post-Graduate in Hospitality Management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of campus financials.
• Drive the campus sales strategy and manage events.
• Monitor staff performance and implement training.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Conflict Management

Advanced communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Post-Graduate in Hospitality Management

Job description

LOCATION:

Cape Town

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB:

To ensure the professional general management and excellent performance of Capsicum Culinary Studio and in terms of its facilities, staff, growth of the business (sales), overall finances and student service delivery.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Implement the national sales strategy and achieve Campus sales targets for CCS

• Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Schools Marketing & sales strategy for the Campus to receive enquiries for the Campus
• Coordinate and Manage the enquiry management system in conduction with the sales team
• Coordinate and manage various events at the campus to generate exposure and enquiries for the campus.
• To make sure that the sales process is being followed at the Campus.
• Maintenance of enrolment database spreadsheet process.
• Management of sales in terms of converting enquiries to sales.
• Accepting and receipting of Application Fees and Course Deposits.
• Managing, training and motivating sales team to achieve their sales targets.
• Identifying opportunities for extra revenue / new business generation

Effective management of cost control of Campus financials, as well as Debtors management – to ensure profitability and sustainability

• Maintain financial policies and processes with in the campus.
• Manage the Campus as profitable as possible.
• Manage the financial targets for the Campus.
• Report on any variances from the financials on a monthly basis
• Monthly income and expenditure management.
• Budget Control.
• Petty Cash Control and Banking as per process.
• Credit Card Control.
• Management of all Campus costs.
• Ensure effective debtors management and bad debt collection.
• Ingredients orders according to budget allocation.
• City & Guilds Exam registration.
• Assets management and control.

Management of System Administration and facilities in and around the campus

• Ensure that facilities are neat and all areas maintained and in a workable condition and according to Health and Safety Regulations.
• Meeting and negotiating with external suppliers and industry partners.
• To comply with accrediting bodies and have a high standard of quality and excellence
• Quality control with lesson plans and evaluations.
• Adhere to the Academic Calendar and study schedules as provided by the Academic Department
• Ensure that all POE’s and POA’s are updated as per schedules in accordance to the City & Guilds Centre and QCTO Guide.
• Managing and monitoring all audits.
• Evaluation of Lecturers in order to improve the quality of education rendered.
• Managing and monitoring Learner Master Spreadsheets.
• Ensure Campus staff, students and equipment comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Managing and monitoring of industry placement handbook for industry placements.
• Comply with monthly stock control (equipment and ingredients) procedures.
• Ensure that all cancellation processes are being followed to minimize the risk to the company.

Manage performance of Campus staff

• Review and update staff’s goal setting a regular basis.
• Conduct performance coaching by monthly
• Identify training needs and address.
• Monitor the performance of the staff against goal setting.
• Ensure that a working environment is created which promotes high levels of performance and addresses under-performance.

Ensure the Company/Campus Social Responsibility initiatives are supported

• Ensure Campus (Staff and students) participate in community projects & CSI initiatives and others
• Ensure the Campus participates in the Capsicum wellness initiatives monthly

Implement Customer Relationship Management Strategy at the campus

• Drive an atmosphere of a customer centric environment at the campus with both staff, students, parents, industry and suppliers
• Receive customer feedback through various interactions eg. group students discussions, parent meetings, industry visits
• Act quickly and timelessly to any student complaints
• Create an active student life experience for students on campus

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Post-Graduate in Hospitality Management advantageous.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Problem solving
• Business Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Time management
• Leadership
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to Deal with Changes Effectively
• Interpersonal skills