Catering Manager (Healthcare Industry) - Cape Town

Empact Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Cape Town is seeking a Catering Manager for the healthcare industry. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, implementing food service processes, and developing menus. Candidates must have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of kitchen management experience, particularly in healthcare. Strong management and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Must have healthcare experience.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and food service-related activities.
• Implement the production process.
• Develop and plan menus.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Exceptional Functions Skills

Computer literate

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Job description

Catering Manager (Healthcare Industry) – Cape Town Empact Group

The Main Purpose of the job: The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing all food service-related activities, including daily kitchen operations, production process implementation, food / labour cost management, 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 progressive kitchen management experience is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Special diets knowledge is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

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

• 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.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day-to-day operations of the operation.

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

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Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa