Catering Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service management company is seeking a Unit Manager to oversee operations in Polokwane, Limpopo. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the management of the unit, ensuring high standards of food quality and service while leading a team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant management experience and culinary qualifications. This role requires strong business acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a demanding environment. Long hours and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role/Management experience.
• Familiarity with accounting systems.
• Previous experience in the Healthcare Space would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of the unit.
• Ensure quality of food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Management of all administration, finances, debtors, budgets, etc.
• Lead, motivate, train, and develop a team of staff.

Skills

Strong Business Acumen

Interpersonal skills

Time Management skills

Computer Skills

Honest and reliable

Attention to detail

Innovative approach to streamlining systems

Communication & organisational skills

Accuracy

Education

Matric and Culinary Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of the unit
• Need to be able to work in a demanding environment
• Setting and management of service delivery standards
• Lead, motivate, train and develop a team of staff
• Implement and maintain operational controls in line within budgetary requirements
• Ensure quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to Fedics standards
• Ensure all Fedics policies and procedures are complied with
• Daily HR and IR issues (including training, development & performance management)
• Analyse and pre-empt client needs and possible complaints
• Take responsibility for all functions by organising, preparing & co-ordinating
• Management of all administration, finances, debtors, budgets, etc.
• Process Fedics paperwork and compile & understand weekly & monthly P & L
• Relationship building with the client and customers on a daily basis (essential)
• Must be able to work long hours and over weekends should there be a need
• Stay abreast of latest food trends and best practices

Skills and Competencies

• Strong Business Acumen
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management skills
• Computer Skills
• Honest and reliable
• Attention to detail
• Innovative approach to streamlining systems
• Communication & organisational skills
• Accuracy

Qualifications

• Matric and Culinary Tertiary qualifications
• Minimum of 5 yrs exp in a similar role/ Management exp Familiar accounting systems
• Previous experience in the Healthcare Space would be highly advantageous.