Kitchen Supervisor

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

Job summary

A catering service provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced professional to oversee kitchen production, ensuring menu consistency and efficient inventory management. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in food services or culinary arts, along with at least 2 years of kitchen management and cooking experience. Strong management and communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to deliver excellent service and support team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in kitchen management.
• Minimum 2 years' cooking experience.
• Must be computer literate and experience with stock control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth operation of kitchen production.
• Maintain consistency for all menu items.
• Monitor inventory and communicate needs to the catering manager.

Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of catering environment

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

Tools

WorkSmart

Job description

Main purpose of the job:

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