Catering Manager Talent Pool - Cape Town (Healthcare)

Empact Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service provider is seeking a Kitchen Manager in South Africa to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with HACCP standards. A relevant qualification in food services and 3 years of experience in kitchen management are required. Candidates should demonstrate strong management, budgeting skills, and knowledge of food service operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Implement the production process.
• Manage food and labour costs.
• Maintain understanding of HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in operational activities.

Skills

Catering environment knowledge

Customer service skills

Management skills

Excellent communication

Functions management skills

Budget management

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 ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is required.
• Healthcare experience is necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments ranging from fine dining to restaurant service.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional functions 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 in implementing the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Maintain overall understanding of HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and daily operational activities.

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

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