Catering Manager: High-Volume Healthcare Kitchen Leader

Empact Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to oversee operations in a healthcare environment. This role involves menu planning, managing daily kitchen activities, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage Services, at least three years of kitchen management experience, and excellent leadership skills. Join a dedicated team focused on quality food service that impacts wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience required.
• High-volume, complex foodservice experience is essential.
• Knowledge of special diets is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations in a high-volume setting.
• Implementing and monitoring production processes.
• Managing food and labour costs within budget.
• Maintaining compliance with HACCP standards.
• Planning and developing menus for dietary requirements.
• Leading and managing the kitchen brigade.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Food & Beverage Services

Computer literacy

HACCP knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage Services or Culinary Arts

Job description

A leading catering service provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to oversee operations in a healthcare environment. This role involves menu planning, managing daily kitchen activities, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage Services, at least three years of kitchen management experience, and excellent leadership skills. Join a dedicated team focused on quality food service that impacts wellbeing.