Catering Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Mkhambathini Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management company in Mkhambathini is seeking a dedicated manager to oversee unit operations. You'll lead and develop a team while ensuring high standards in food preparation and service. The ideal candidate has strong people skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in management. Flexibility in working hours is essential for this dynamic role.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of the unit.
• Lead, motivate, train and develop a team of staff.
• Implement and maintain operational controls within budgetary requirements.
• Ensure quality of food preparation and service to meet standards.
• Manage administration, finances, and budgets.

Skills

Strong judgement and problem solving skills

Excellent people skills

Strong interpersonal and communicative skills

Flexibility with regards to working hours

Attention to detail

Client service orientated

Business management principles

Fully computer literate

Excellent food skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Relevant Degree/Diploma or Certificate

Minimum of 3 years experience is advantageous

Job description

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 by meeting all quality star grading standards in all areas of responsibility as per grading checklist
• 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 judgement and problem solving skills
• Excellent people skills
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility with regards to working hours
• Attention to detail
• Client service orientated
• Business management principles
• Fully computer literate
• Excellent food skills

Qualifications

• Matric /Grade 12
• Relevant Degree/Diploma or Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years experience is advantageous