Catering Manager (Healthcare)

Empact Group; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service management seeks a Kitchen Manager in Oos-Kaap. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing food and labor costs, and ensuring HACCP compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant tertiary qualification and significant experience in operations. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic culinary environment within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience required.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice operations desired.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and food service activities.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus and manage kitchen brigade.

Skills

Customer service skills

Management skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage budgets

HSE knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Job description

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments, ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional functional skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist in implementing the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Ensure overall understanding and compliance with HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and day-to-day operations.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will prioritize candidates as per Equity requirements.

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