Catering Manager

Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee daily hospital catering operations in Stellenbosch, delivering safe, nutritious meals to patients, staff and visitors while upholding food safety and service standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, and compliance with HACCP and health and safety regulations; you will lead a team, manage menus, stock, and equipment in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience in healthcare or food service.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Budgeting and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations.
• Manage food production, menu planning, stock control, and ordering.
• Ensure equipment, facilities, and processes meet hygiene standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop catering staff.
• Manage rotas, training, performance reviews and recruitment.
• Promote a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, costs and financial performance.
• Support pricing, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and record-keeping.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP

Health & safety standards

Budget management

Cost control

Financial reporting

Leadership

People management

MS Office

Catering management systems

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Hospitality / Food Service Management degree

Tools

Catering management systems

Job description

About Us We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and results-driven Catering Manager to oversee the daily catering operations within a hospital environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, service excellence, and operational efficiency.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the catering operation, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.
• Manage food production, menu planning, stock control, and ordering.
• Ensure all equipment, facilities, and processes meet operational and hygiene standards.
• Team Leadership Lead, motivate, and develop catering staff to deliver exceptional service.
• Manage rotas, training, performance reviews, and recruitment as required.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

Customer Service

• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and stakeholders.
• Resolve customer queries and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Ensure service levels consistently meet or exceed expectations.

Financial Responsibility

• Monitor budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Implement cost-effective practices while maintaining quality.
• Support in pricing, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to health & safety, food hygiene, and allergen regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and complete audits as required.
• Implement robust processes for food safety and risk management.

Skills and Competencies Strong knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, and health and safety standards.Experience in budget management, cost control, and financial reporting.Proven leadership and people management skills.Computer literacy, including MS Office and catering management systems.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Catering Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years' management experience within a healthcare, hospital, catering, hospitality, or food service environment.