Catering Manager

About this role

Empact Group is hiring a Catering Manager based in Benoni, Gauteng. The role covers the full food service side of the operation, from the kitchen floor to the budget.

What you’ll do

• Run the day-to-day running of the assigned kitchen unit.
• Oversee the production process from planning to service.
• Keep food and labour costs under control and stay within budget.
• Apply HACCP principles across food handling and preparation.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Lead and manage the kitchen brigade.
• Manage both the strategic and the everyday operations of the food service.

What you need

• A relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts (compulsory).
• At least 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience (compulsory).
• Experience working to budget guidelines and delivering results (compulsory).
• Knowledge of special diets (compulsory).
• Hospital catering experience (required).
• Experience in high-volume, complex food service operations (highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of HSE (health, safety and environment) (advantageous).
• Knowledge of the catering environment, from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Strong customer service, management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance a budget and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced kitchen manager who has worked in a hospital or similar setting. You should be comfortable leading a team, managing costs and keeping food safety standards high. If you enjoy planning menus and running busy kitchens, this could be a strong fit.

Tips before you apply

• Have your qualification certificates and a list of past employers with dates ready.
• Show your hospital catering experience clearly, with examples of the menus and special diets you handled.
• Give budget examples with numbers, such as food cost savings or labour cost control, to show your results.

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