Catering Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated workplace management solutions provider in Gauteng is seeking an exceptional Catering Manager to oversee healthcare catering operations in a large hospital. This role requires strong leadership skills, proven catering management experience, and the ability to maintain high operational standards. The successful candidate will ensure quality service delivery and manage a knowledgeable workforce, contributing to the growth and efficiency of the facility.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience running a large hospital.
• Proven experience in catering management, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to unit-based catering staff.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of a large private healthcare facility.
• Manage kitchen operations including dietary requirements.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant culinary/or operational/business tertiary qualification

Matric

Job description

About Us Fedics Healthwise is seeking an exceptional Catering Manager to lead the healthcare catering operations for a large Hospital in the Springs area. As a strategic leader, you'll drive business growth, ensure exceptional service delivery, and nurture relationships with healthcare professionals and facilities. As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity.

We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more.

Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose.

The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs.

DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To provide effective leadership to unit-based catering staff.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of a large private healthcare facility.
• Ensure the company's image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity.
• Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation.
• Manage kitchen operations, including dietary requirements for the healthcare facility and ensure the correct meal is delivered to the correct patient.
• Ensure quality control is in accordance with the company standards.
• Oversee cash management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks, etc.).
• Effect profit growth in all areas of responsibility.
• Meet agreed deadlines regarding submission of forecasts, profit and loss statements, etc.
• Human resources management (including I.R., training and development) and performance management.
• Maintain and improve operational standards as agreed.
• Meet all quality / star grading standards within the areas of responsibility, as per Fedics grading checklist and KRAs within the performance management scheme.

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 and organisational skills.
• Accuracy.

Qualifications

• Matric + 2 years previous experience running a large hospital.
• Relevant culinary/or operational/business tertiary qualification.
• Proven experience in catering management, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen, with a focus on growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.