Catering Manager - Centurion

Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

TsAfrika Catering Solutions invites applications for a Catering Manager to oversee all catering operations, ensure food quality, and maintain client relationships on site in Pretoria. You will manage the catering team and drive operational excellence across the site.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in catering management, strong leadership, and extensive knowledge of HACCP and budgeting. You will work in a demanding environment, stay updated on food trends, and ensure adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Matric and tertiary qualifications completed.
• Minimum 5–8 years of catering management experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the unit and lead the catering team.
• Set and maintain service delivery standards.
• Manage budgets, finances, and P&L.
• Oversee stock control and cost management.
• Build strong client relationships and service delivery.
• Ensure quality food preparation and presentation.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication skills

Food safety HACCP

Budgeting

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Matric and tertiary qualifications

Job description

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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 standard by meeting all quality star grading standards in all areas of responsibility as per grading checklist
• Ensure all 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 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 judgement and problem solving skills
• Excellent people skills
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility with regards to working hours
• Attention to detail
• Client service orientated
• Business management principles
• Fully computer literate
• Excellent food skills

Qualifications

• Matric and tertiary qualifications
• Preferably own vehicle would be an added advantage
• 5 - 8 years working experience as a Catering Manager or similar role
• Strong operational and people -management skills
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP
• Experience in stock control, budgeting and cost management
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage a high paced catering environment