Catering Manager
Empact Group · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Stop applying one at a time.
JobAlertsZA auto-applies to South African jobs like this one for you, overnight. Upload your CV once — we do the applying.
Start free — we apply for you →The Main Purpose of the job
- The successful incumbent will be responsible to manage all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.
Education and Experience required
- Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
- Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
- Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
- High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
- Must have hospital experience.
- Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
- Special diets knowledge is compulsory.
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.
- HSE knowledge
Key areas of responsibility
- Managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
- Implementation of the production process.
- Managing food/labour costs.
- Overall understanding of HACCP.
- To develop and plan menus.
- Kitchen brigade management.
- Management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.
Closing Date 05 October 2026