Catering Manager (Healthcare) Talent Pool (Tongaat)

Empact Group; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations, manage costs, and ensure compliance with HACCP. The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification and significant experience in high-pressure food service environments. This role demands strong management skills, effective communication, and a deep understanding of food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in progressive or kitchen management.
• Experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations is desirable.
• Knowledge of special diets and healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and implement production processes.
• Develop and plan menus while managing food and labour costs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Management skills

Effective communication skills

Event management 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 maintaining 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 in progressive or kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in hospital settings 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, from fine dining to restaurant services.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional event management 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 with implementing the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Maintain an overall understanding of HACCP.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and day-to-day operations.

Note: Empact Group is committed to employment equity and will prioritize candidates in accordance with legislation and equity requirements.

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