Catering Manager - Cape Town

Feedem; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in catering services is hiring a Catering Manager for their operation in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for meal preparation, team management, and maintaining high operational standards. Candidates should have a culinary diploma, strong leadership skills, and a solid background in food services. This role offers the opportunity to lead in a dynamic kitchen environment while ensuring outstanding service and food quality.

Qualifications

• 5 years managerial experience advantageous in a full facility contract.
• Excellent food skills required.
• Own transport & a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Oversee staff, budgeting, and compliance with company standards.
• Ensure quality control and effective portion management.

Skills

Operational Standards

Client / customer interface

Strategic management

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Tertiary culinary qualification or Chef diploma

Job description

Job title : Catering Manager - Cape Town

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : June 20, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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• Tertiary culinary qualification or Chef diploma.
• Previous 5 years managerial experience advantageous in a full facility contract
• Excellent food skills required and resale experience.
• Operational Standards : Performance management, financial analysis, Computer proficiency & Human Resources
• Entrepreneurial skills : Strategic management, Outcome focus & Productivity
• Interpersonal Skills : Client / customer interface, Managing Group process & Communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment
• Own transport & a valid driver's license

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen
• Attend and give updates at weekly staff meeting
• Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and receiving of all food storage areas; this includes proper rotation of all ingredients to
• To ensure the company image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity.
• Understand and maintain all financial aspects of the business – budgeting, forecasting.
• Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation.
• Ensure Quality Control is in accordance with the Company standards.
• Oversee Cash Management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks etc)
• Oversee staff and payroll. prevent food waste, making sure that all health and safety regulations are achieved
• To ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit, and actively increasing the units profitability
• To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes
• To ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price, and to ensure expenses are within budgeted limits
• Control hygiene and supervision of kitchen cleaning