Catering Operations Lead — High-Volume & Menu Strategy

Empact Group; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, implement production processes and manage food and labour costs. Knowledge of HACCP and hospital experience are essential, with proficiency in budgeting and HSE guidelines.

The role requires leadership of a kitchen brigade, menu development, and compliance with food safety standards in a high-volume environment. Strong communication and cost-saving skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Must have hospital experience.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Special diets knowledge is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Implementation of the production process.
• Managing food/labour costs.
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
• To develop and plan menus.
• Kitchen brigade management.
• Management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.

Skills

Kitchen management

HACCP knowledge

Budget management

Foodservice operations

HSE awareness

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in food & beverage or culinary arts

Job description

Empact Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, implement production processes and manage food and labour costs. Knowledge of HACCP and hospital experience are essential, with proficiency in budgeting and HSE guidelines.

The role requires leadership of a kitchen brigade, menu development, and compliance with food safety standards in a high-volume environment. Strong communication and cost-saving skills are highly valued.