Catering Manager (Healthcare) East London

Empact Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A food services company in East London is looking for an experienced kitchen manager to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications and at least 3 years of kitchen management experience, along with strong budget management skills. This role promotes the development of menus and management of kitchen staff in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service skills

Management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage budgets

Computer literacy

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.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results.
High‑volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
Hospital experience is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
Must have healthcare experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Knowledge of catering environments, ranging from fine dining to restaurant settings.
Knowledge of South African laws and industry‑specific regulations.
Customer service skills.
Management skills.
Excellent 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 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 give first preference to candidates in accordance with Equity requirements.

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