Catering Manager

Tsebo Group; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African integrated workplace management solutions provider is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee the operational management of a Key Account in South Africa. Key responsibilities include maintaining service delivery standards, managing client relations, and ensuring compliance with all policies. The ideal candidate should have culinary qualifications, strong business acumen, and a minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably in the healthcare sector. This role demands a commitment to quality and efficiency in food service.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing catering operations.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends if required.
• Experience in handling daily HR and IR issues including training.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operational management of a Key Account.
• Ensure quality of food preparation and service meets standards.
• 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

Minimum of 5 yrs exp in a similar role

Job description

About Us

Fedics is in search of a Catering Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational management of a Key Account. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a high-quality standard of deliverables in line with site specific SLA’s, manage client relations, perform site visits, support and develop the site management. Overall responsibility is to ensure the site is managed according to budgeted costings and growth targets and to ensure all standards are adhered to in line with best practices.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

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.