Service Supervisor Food & Beverage

Sasol; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global integrated chemicals and energy company is seeking a Food and Beverage Supervisor to manage kitchen and catering operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring food quality and safety, and planning menus for events. The ideal candidate should have a culinary or hospitality qualification, at least 6 years of experience in hospitality, and a valid driver's license. This position is located in Secunda, Mpumalanga, and offers various development opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a hospitality or events service environment.
• Proven experience supervising teams and managing service delivery.
• Familiarity with VIP event protocol and high-level client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen and catering staff to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Plan and execute menus based on member preferences and budget.

Skills

Adaptive Mindset

Planning and Organisation

Process Management and Development

Customer Centricity

Collaborative

Drives Innovation

Delivery Excellence

Education

Culinary qualification or Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req Id
10492

Closing Date
22 December 2025

OME
HSR: Corporate Affairs

Geographical Area
Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

The Food and Beverage Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and efficient operation of the Sasol Club kitchen, catering services and beverage. This includes supervision of kitchen staff, Barman, planning and execution of menus, maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety, and ensuring excellent service delivery for members, guests, and VIP/VVIP events. The role also requires strong coordination with suppliers, internal departments, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless hospitality operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen, barman and catering staff to ensure effective team performance and service delivery.
• Maintain high levels of staff morale, motivation, and productivity.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and service to ensure consistency and quality.
• Implement and monitor hygiene, health, and safety standards in line with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Develop and plan menus that align with member preferences, event requirements, and budgetary guidelines.
• Ensure creativity and innovation in menu offerings, maintaining quality and cost efficiency.
• Manage inventory, control stock levels, and ensure proper ordering, storage, and rotation of supplies.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and negotiate cost-effective purchasing agreements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments (events, finance, procurement, etc.) and external service providers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute special functions, corporate events, and VIP/VVIP occasions.
• Monitor food, beverage and labour costs, ensuring adherence to budget and cost-control measures.
• Prepare reports on kitchen and bar performance, expenses, and inventory for management review.
• Coordinate and support hospitality services for corporate, social, and high-profile events, ensuring excellence in food service delivery.

Formal Education

A relevant culinary qualification, tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Business Management or Service Operations

Working Experience

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a hospitality, conferencing, or events service environment.
• Proven experience supervising teams and managing service delivery.
• Familiarity with VIP event protocol and high-level client engagement.

Other Requirement

Valid Driver’s Licence (travel between sites required).

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Adaptive Mindset
• TC_Assessment
• TC_Planning and Organisation
• TC_Process Management and Development
• TC_Compliance Management
• LC_Commercial Agility
• LC_Drives Innovation
• LC_Customer Centricity
• LC_Collaborative
• LC_Inspirational
• LC_Builds Talent
• LC_Developing Self
• LC_Partnerships
• LC_Delivery Excellence

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of "Innovating for a better world", Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.