Chef — Exciting Ultimate Role

Feedem Catering; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Feedem Catering in Paarl seeks a Chef to manage planning and operation of functions and banqueting services, ensuring 5-star standards within budget. This permanent role is suitable for a junior management level with experience in catering operations.

You will oversee client events, quotations, function bookings and maintain relationships, with emphasis on cost control, service excellence, and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Culinary qualification required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience in functions and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall management, planning, and control of functions and banqueting operations, maintaining 5-star standards.
• Manage all client events, including quoting and function bookings.
• Manage and report on function reservations.
• Assist in controlling production costs.
• Ensure effective communication with clients both verbally and electronically.
• Support the management team as required.
• Build and maintain customer and client relationships.
• Supervise and maintain quality and service to the highest level.
• Implement control measures for revenue, cash handling, stock control, and invoicing after functions.
• Manage debtors control and follow up on payments.
• Ensure compliance with all Feedem policies and procedures.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Take stock of food items when requested.
• Ensure smooth management of banqueting operations.
• Willingness to work overtime as requested.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and planning abilities

Marketing and promotion skills

Interpersonal skills and leadership

Service excellence

Education

Matric

Culinary qualification

Job description

Experience 3-5 years of experience in a similar role

Reference number FDM261008-1

Position: Chef
Job Type: Permanent
Business Unit: Feedem Catering
Division: Education
Department: Operations Catering
Job Grade: Junior Management
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Advert Summary

Feedem Catering, established in 1975, is a prominent contract catering company in South Africa, managing over 300 sites and employing more than 5,000 staff. We are currently seeking a Chef to manage the planning and operation of functions and banqueting services, ensuring compliance with the 5-star standards set by both our company and our clients, while operating within established budgetary limits.

Skills and Competencies

• Computer proficiency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and planning abilities
• Marketing and promotion skills
• Interpersonal skills, including leadership and relationship building
• Passionate, driven, and committed to service excellence

Qualifications

• Matric
• Culinary qualification
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong experience in functions and coordination

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee overall management, planning, and control of functions and banqueting operations, maintaining 5-star standards.
• Manage all client events, including quoting and function bookings.
• Manage and report on function reservations.
• Assist in controlling production costs.
• Ensure effective communication with clients both verbally and electronically.
• Support the management team as required.
• Build and maintain customer and client relationships.
• Supervise and maintain quality and service to the highest level.
• Implement control measures for revenue, cash handling, stock control, and invoicing after functions.
• Manage debtors control and follow up on payments.
• Ensure compliance with all Feedem policies and procedures.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Take stock of food items when requested.
• Ensure smooth management of banqueting operations.
• Willingness to work overtime as requested.