Food Service Supervisor - Cafeteria

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Leadership role

Stable cafeteria environment

Flexible scheduling

Uniform provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized and experienced Food Service Supervisor to oversee daily operations of a bustling Randburg cafeteria. You will lead a team of food service workers, ensuring quality, safety, and customer service in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing inventory and food costs, enforcing sanitation standards, training new employees, and addressing customer feedback to maintain a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within food service or catering.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Food handler's certification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of food service staff, including scheduling and task assignment.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and serving of all menu items according to established standards.
• Monitor and enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations within the cafeteria.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Assist in training new staff members and provide ongoing guidance and support to the team.
• Address customer feedback and resolve any service-related issues promptly and professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff management

Time management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and experienced Food Service Supervisor to oversee daily operations of a bustling cafeteria in Randburg . You will lead a team of food service workers, ensuring the efficient preparation and serving of meals, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer service. This role is ideal for someone with leadership potential who can manage operations, support staff, and ensure a positive dining experience for all patrons, contributing to the smooth functioning of a high-volume food service environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of food service staff, including scheduling and task assignment.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and serving of all menu items according to established standards.
• Monitor and enforce food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations within the cafeteria.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Assist in training new staff members and provide ongoing guidance and support to the team.
• Address customer feedback and resolve any service-related issues promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within food service, catering, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation standards, and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Food handler's certification or equivalent is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated food service team.
• Work in a stable and well-established cafeteria environment.
• Regular working hours with potential for flexible scheduling.
• Uniform and necessary supplies provided.