Catering Manager (Healthcare Industry)

Empact Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in South Africa is looking for a Catering Manager to oversee operations in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, food and labor costs, and menu planning. Candidates must have a tertiary qualification in food and beverage services and at least 3 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of special diets and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience required.
• Experience working within budget guidelines is a must.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Implement production processes.
• Manage food and labor costs.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage kitchen brigade.

Skills

Budget management

Food service operations

HACCP knowledge

Special diets knowledge

Healthcare experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Job description

Job title : Catering Manager (Healthcare Industry)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 10, 2025

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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.
• Hospital experience advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Special diets knowledge is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

Key areas of responsibility

• Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist with implementation of the production process.
• Assist with managing food / labour costs.
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
• To develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.
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