Kitchen Supervisor - Durban South

Empact Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee the smooth operation of kitchen production and maintain consistency across all menu items. The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in food services, at least two years of kitchen management and cooking experience, alongside strong management and communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, assisting with basic food preparation, and maintaining hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in kitchen management.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth operation of kitchen production.
• Maintain consistency for all menu items.
• Assist with monitoring inventory and communicate needs.

Skills

Knowledge of catering environment

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Tools

WorkSmart

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing smooth operation of kitchen production, maintain consistency in all menu items and assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager.

Desirable education and experience

• Matric is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory
• Minimum 2 Years’ experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory
• Minimum 2 Years cooking experience
• Minimum 2 Years Supervisory experience
• Must be computer literate
• Experience with stock control, ordering and receiving
• WorkSmart knowledge is essential

Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining
• Knowledge of South African and industry specific laws
• Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Computer literate

Key areas of responsibility

• Oversee smooth operation of kitchen production
• Maintain consistency for all menu items
• Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager
• To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods thereby avoid waste and keep costs down
• Delivering excellent service
• To assist in all food production areas with basic food preparation in accordance with menu cycle requirements
• To assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records, etc
• To help with regular stock takes as and when required
• To maintain temperature records as required and to report any variance
• Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs
• All food wastage to be recorded and minimised
• Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required
• Support, train, coach and develop team