Catering Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent hospitality management company in Potchefstroom is seeking a strong operational manager to oversee unit responsibilities, ensure food quality meets standards, and lead a dedicated team. Candidates should possess a Matric and relevant qualifications, with 5-8 years of experience in the industry. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility in working hours are essential. This role involves client relationship management and compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification would be an added advantage.
• 5 - 8 years working experience required.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of the unit.
• Implement and maintain operational controls in line with budgetary requirements.
• Ensure quality of food preparation and service meets standards.
• Manage all administration, finances, budgets, etc.

Skills

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

Education

Matric

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Job description

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 standard by meeting all quality star grading standards in all areas of responsibility as per grading checklist
• Ensure all 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 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
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification would be an added advantage
• Preferably own vehicle would be an added advantage
• 5 - 8 years working experience