Assistant Catering Manager

Tsebo Solution · Western Cape

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  • We are looking for a motivated, organised, and compassionate Assistant Catering Manager to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with strong catering experience who wants to grow their leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on the daily lives of our residents.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • To assist in the production of meals, snacks and functions, paying particular attention to the quality and presentation thereof.
  • To ensure that all tasks and jobs are satisfactorily completed, assuming these duties when necessary.
  • To assist with lunch service.
  • To assist with the planning and costing of menus.
  • To place orders with suppliers.
  • To assist with the completion of all administrative returns, salary variations, etc.
  • To issue stocks and received goods, checking quality, quantity and price, also ensuring that these stocks are correctly stored and rotated.
  • To make regular inspections to ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
  • To carry out regular On-the-Job Training sessions, be constantly aware of staff who have potential for development and ensure that these people are highlighted for promotion.
  • To be fully conversant with HACCP and NOSA regulations and report any defect to the manager.
  • To be sensitive to the needs of subordinate staff and report any problems or breaches of discipline to the manager.
  • To be security conscious at all times and ensure storerooms, safes and lockable areas are secure.
  • To assist with stocktaking on a regular basis.
  • To attend meetings and training courses as required.
  • To assume control of the restaurant and use own initiative in the absence of the Manager.
  • To take part in catering exhibitions, thus gaining further knowledge and experience.

Skills and Competencies

  • Must enjoy working with people.
  • Must have good organisational skills.
  • Be able to pay attention to detail.
  • Have good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
  • Be able to work irregular hours, on weekends and public holidays.
  • Must have good communication skills.
  • Must have good grooming and presentation skills.
  • Must be comfortable working with computers.
  • Must able to negotiate, organise, delegate and work under pressure.

Qualifications

  • Must have completed at least a National Senior Certificate
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality – advantageous
  • 2 years' experience in the catering on a supervisory level

Deadline:24th August,2026

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