Senior Catering Manager

EnableSA; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services provider in Grahamstown is seeking a skilled and passionate Catering Manager to oversee the catering operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role. You will oversee meal presentation, manage a team, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with food and people, ensuring excellent client relationships and service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar catering role.
• Strong skills in food preparation and menu development.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily meal presentation with high quality standards.
• Develop menus and coordinate functions and special events.
• Lead and motivate a catering team while maintaining performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Menu development

Communication skills

Team training

Education

Grade 12

Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and passionate 'Catering Manager' to lead our clients catering operations in Grahamstown. If you are a hands‑on, client‑focused leader with a passion for food and people, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily meal presentation, ensuring high quality & standards
• Develop menus and coordinate functions & special events
• Manage stock, ordering, costings, and weekly stock takes
• Lead, train & motivate a team while maintaining high performance standards
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and audits
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Uphold professionalism and service excellence at all times

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management, catering or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong skills in food preparation, upmarket functions & menu development
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations and HACCP compliance
• Be able to cater 500 plus meals per mealtime
• Knowledge of costings, ordering, stock control & reporting
• Excellent leadership, organisational & communication skills
• Intermediate MS Office ability (Word and Excel)
• Valid driver’s license & own transport