Kitchen Manager
Empact Group · Cape Town, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →The Main Purpose of the job
- The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing smooth operation of kitchen production, maintain consistency in all menu items and ensure the readiness of the menu items on the belt.
- Oversee all Health and Safety related aspects in the area of responsibility. Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager.
Education and Experience required
- Matric is essential
- Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is desired, but not compulsory/advantageous
- Minimum 2 Years' experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory
- Experience with Health and Safety
- Must be computer literate
- Experience with stock control, ordering and receiving
- Hospital Catering experience advantageous
- Knowledge of Special diets advantageous
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of the catering environment
- Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws
- Customer Service Skills
- Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Computer literate Excel, word, outlook, etc.
- Health and Safety knowledge
Key areas of responsibility
- Oversee smooth operation of kitchen production
- Maintain consistency for all menu items
- Ensure all menu items are ready on the belt when service starts
- Manage subordinates to ensure compliance to SOP's, recipes
- Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager
- To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods thereby avoid waste and keep costs down
- Delivering excellent service
- To assist in all food production areas with basic food preparation in accordance with menu cycle requirements
- To assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records, Health and Safety records etc.
- To help with regular stock takes as and when required
- To maintain temperature records as required and to report any variance
- Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs
- All food wastage to be recorded and minimised
- Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required
- Support, train, coach and develop the team
Closing Date 11 September 2026