Kitchen Supervisor Talent Pool (Pietermaritzburg)

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

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations, ensure menu consistency, and manage inventory effectively. The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training, at least two years of progressive kitchen management experience, and strong leadership abilities. This role involves delivering excellent service and training team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in kitchen management is compulsory.
• Matric and relevant tertiary qualifications are required.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of catering environment

Computer literacy

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts

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
• Must be computer literate
• Experience with stock control, ordering and receiving
• Health care experience is advantageous
  

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