Catering Manager (Healthcare) Talent Pool (Tongaat)

Empact Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee operations, manage food/labor costs, and ensure HACCP compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant culinary qualification and at least 3 years of management experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in healthcare settings. This role involves developing menus, managing a kitchen brigade, and adhering to industry regulations while delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Strong knowledge of special diets and HACCP.
• Experience within budget guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the kitchen area.
• Assist in developing and planning menus.
• Implement the production process and monitor food/labour costs.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Functions Skills

Budget Balancing Skills

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 to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, 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 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.

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.
• To 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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