Catering Manager - Nelspruit
empac_000389
Under Review
1 July 2022
Position Summary
Industry: Food & Beverages
Job category: Hospitality and Catering
Location: Mpumalanga
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are looking for a Hospitality guru to join our team as a Catering Manager within our Food Services business. Being an innovative trend-setter with a passion for enhancing customer experience is a pre-requisite for this role. The individual indirectly manages operational elements and functions at our client site; responsible for ensuring that the facilities operate optimally. A master of motivation is required to drive the team with a core focus on client engagement, managing profitability, sustainability and growth. Primary responsibilities include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs and an overall understanding of HACCP.
Job description
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer Service Skills
• Management Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Exceptional Functions Skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
• Computer literate.
Key areas of responsibility:
• Managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Implementation of the production process.
• Managing food/labour costs
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
Minimum requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience in progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
