Catering Manager - Talentpool (HC)

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

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a unit manager responsible for overseeing operations in a demanding environment. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure high food quality, comply with policies, and manage budgets effectively. Culinary qualifications and substantial management experience are required to excel in this challenging role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Culinary tertiary qualifications required.
• Experience in the Healthcare Space is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of the unit.
• Lead, motivate, train and develop a team of staff.
• Ensure quality of food preparation and service up to standards.

Skills

Strong Business Acumen

Interpersonal skills

Time Management skills

Computer Skills

Attention to detail

Communication & organisational skills

Education

Matric and Culinary Tertiary qualifications

Management experience

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.