District Manager - B&I

Tsebo Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities solutions provider is seeking a dynamic Catering District Manager in Cape Town. The role includes overseeing multiple catering operations, driving revenue growth, and managing teams to ensure high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have proven experience in food service management, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape operations and drive success across the district.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-unit catering or food service management.
• Strong leadership and team development skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities needed.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service is required.
• Ability to travel within the district as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Drive revenue growth through planning and budgeting.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, and develop catering staff.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Multi-unit catering experience

Leadership skills

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Ability to travel

Budgeting expertise

Cost control

Financial performance monitoring

Education

National Senior Certificate

Post matric qualification in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Business Administration

Food safety certification (HACCP)

Job description

About Us

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Catering District Manager to oversee multiple catering operations within FEDICS. This role is perfect for a strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food service experiences.

As the leading integrated facilities solutions provider in Africa and the Middle East, operating in over 28 countries, with over 40 000 employees, the Tsebo Solutions Group enables businesses to optimise their efficiency and productivity, and become more successful. We take responsibility of our customers’ non-core activities outside of their expertise, empowering them to focus on their core business. Our local expertise, global standards and innovative cross-divisional solutions, such as catering, cleaning, facility management and security, give us the edge to optimise our customers non-core operations, allowing them to enjoy reduced cost, risk and complexity.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and support catering teams across multiple locations to ensure operational excellence. Drive revenue growth through effective planning, budgeting, and cost control. Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Recruit, train, and develop catering staff to achieve performance goals. Build strong client relationships and ensure contract compliance. Monitor KPIs and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience in multi-unit catering or food service management.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service.
• Ability to travel within the district as required.
• Experience managing teams of Catering Managers or unit leads across diverse client environments
• Strong background in budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
• Post matric qualification in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Formal certification in food safety standards such as HACCP, and familiarity with ISO-based processes (highly advantageous)
• Drivers licence & own vehicle