Talent Pool: Supervisor - Education

Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking a passionate Catering Supervisor to oversee university canteen operations, lead catering staff, and ensure high food quality for students, staff and visitors.

You will manage service delivery, stock, safety compliance, and menu implementation while maintaining a welcoming dining environment and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• A relevant hospitality or catering qualification is advantageous.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience in catering, hospitality, or campus dining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily university canteen operations and catering services.
• Lead and motivate catering staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Monitor food preparation, presentation and service for quality and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety regulations.
• Assist with menu implementation and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Food safety

Staff management

Stock control

MS Office

Leadership & communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Hospitality/Catering qualification advantageous

Job description

About Us We are looking for a passionate, service-driven, and experienced Catering Supervisor to join our University Canteen team. The successful candidate will oversee daily food service operations, lead catering staff, maintain high food quality standards, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for students, staff, and visitors.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clientsreduced costs, risk and complexitiestogether withincreased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise inCatering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people– the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities Supervise the day-to-day operations of the university canteen and catering services. Lead, motivate, and manage catering staff to ensure efficient service delivery. Monitor food preparation, presentation, and service to ensure quality and consistency. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety regulations. Assist with menu implementation and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained. Manage staff scheduling, attendance, and performance. Conduct regular quality checks and implement corrective actions where necessary. Support stock control, ordering, receiving, and inventory management processes. Resolve customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly. Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment at all times

Skills and Competencies Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards. Experience in staff management, stock control, and customer service. Computer literacy, including MS Office. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Relevant qualification in Hospitality, Catering Management, Food Service Management, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Minimum 2-3 years' supervisory experience within a catering, hospitality, food service, or campus dining environment.