Hospital Catering Operations Manager – High-Volume Kitchen

Empact Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, implement production processes and manage food and labour costs in a high-volume setup.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage or culinary arts, at least 3 years of progressive kitchen management, and strong knowledge of HACCP, budgeting and HSE. Hospital experience is a plus.

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 desirable.
• Hospital experience is advantageous.

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

Catering knowledge

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

HSE knowledge

Restaurant operations

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

F&B/Culinary qualification

Job description

Empact Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, implement production processes and manage food and labour costs in a high-volume setup.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage or culinary arts, at least 3 years of progressive kitchen management, and strong knowledge of HACCP, budgeting and HSE. Hospital experience is a plus.