Catering Operations Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group in Gqeberha, South Africa is seeking a seasoned Chef / Catering Manager to take full responsibility for the unit's operations. You will lead a large team, set service delivery standards, manage budgets and ensure top-quality food preparation, presentation and service aligned with grading checks.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar scope, strong leadership, and the ability to handle long hours including weekends. Own transport is preferred to support site coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Chef / Catering Manager within retail
• Experience in managing a team of 20+ staff
• Functions / events experience
• Managing convenience store experience
• Own reliable transport

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 standard by meeting all quality star grading standards in all areas of responsibility as per grading checklist
• Ensure all 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 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

Strong judgement & problem solving

Excellent people skills

Strong interpersonal & verbal/written沟

Education

National Senior Certificate

Culinary Degree/Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Tsebo Solutions Group in Gqeberha, South Africa is seeking a seasoned Chef / Catering Manager to take full responsibility for the unit's operations. You will lead a large team, set service delivery standards, manage budgets and ensure top-quality food preparation, presentation and service aligned with grading checks.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar scope, strong leadership, and the ability to handle long hours including weekends. Own transport is preferred to support site coverage.