Catering Manager - B&I

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

Job summary

A leading catering solutions provider in Bellville is seeking an experienced manager to oversee unit operations. The role requires strong management skills and culinary qualifications, with a focus on ensuring service delivery standards and team development. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years in a similar role, with experience in the education sector being highly advantageous. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar management role.
• Culinary Tertiary qualifications are essential.
• Experience in the education sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of the unit.
• Lead, motivate, train and develop a team of staff.
• Ensure quality of food preparation and service meets standards.

Skills

Strong Business Acumen

Interpersonal skills

Time Management skills

Computer Skills

Honest and reliable

Attention to detail

Innovative approach to streamlining systems

Communication & organisational skills

Accuracy

Education

Matric and Culinary Tertiary qualifications

Minimum of 5 yrs exp in a similar role

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
• 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 Business Acumen
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management skills
• Computer Skills
• Honest and reliable
• Attention to detail
• Innovative approach to streamlining systems
• Communication & organisational skills
• Accuracy

Qualifications

• Matric and Culinary Tertiary qualifications
• Minimum of 5 yrs exp in a similar role/ Management exp Familiar accounting systems
• Previous experience in the Education Space would be highly advantageous.