Catering Manager - Cape Town (Healthcare)

Empact Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Cape Town is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee food service operations. Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification, a minimum of 3 years in kitchen management, and experience in hospital settings. The role includes managing food costs, kitchen staff, and complying with safety standards. Strong communication and management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in progressive kitchen management.
• Experience with budget guidelines to deliver results.
• Must have hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Implement the production process.
• Develop and plan menus.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Exceptional Functions Skills

Knowledge of South African laws

Computer literate

HSE knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Job description

Job title: Catering Manager - Cape Town (Healthcare)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: December 03, 2025

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The Main Purpose of the job

• The successful incumbent will be responsible to manage all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food / labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.

Education and Experience required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive / kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Must have hospital experience.
• 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 areas of responsibility

• Managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Implementation of the production process.
• Managing food / labour costs.
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
• To develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.
• Management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.
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