Catering Manager

Empact Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in Pretoria is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, manage food and labor costs, and ensure compliance with HACCP regulations. Candidates must have a relevant qualification and at least 3 years of kitchen management experience in a high volume setting. Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage budgets are essential. This role involves menu development and kitchen staff management, contributing to the overall efficiency of the food service operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience required.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.

Skills

Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining

Customer service skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs

Computer literate

HSE knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Job description

Overview

The Main Purpose of the job is to assist with all food service-related activities, including managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and maintaining an overall understanding of HACCP.

Education and Experience

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory. Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience is required. Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory. High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable. Hospital experience is an advantage. Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous. Special diets knowledge is compulsory.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Communication skills.
• Exceptional functions skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
• Computer literate.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
2. Assist with implementation of the production process.
3. Assist with managing food and labour costs.
4. Overall understanding of HACCP.
5. Develop and plan menus.
6. Kitchen brigade management.
7. Assist in the management of the strategic and day-to-day operations of the operation.

Employment Equity

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.