SUMMARY:
Service Catering Manager
POSITION INFO:
Service / Catering Manager – Kommetjie, Western Cape (Full time)
Max Salary : R18,000 pm (commensurate with experience)
Job Description
Our client is a small Rehabilitation Centre, seeking a Service Catering Manager to join their dynamic hospitality team and are based in Kommetjie of the Western Cape. This is a Management position so if you are a people’s person and creative professional with a passion for food and nutrition, with strong leadership qualities, then this may be the job for you.
Kitchen management
Plan, direct and supervise food preparation and culinary activities
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Develop and maintain standard recipes to ensure consistent quality
Monitor food costs to achieve budget target.
Staff Supervision and Training
Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff
Set work schedules and ensure adequate staffing levels
Foster a positive work environment and provide coaching and feedback
Keep to pre-set meal specs
Help conduct weekly stocktaking and manage suppliers to ensure timely deliveries
Customer Accounts Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints promptly and professionally.
Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent service delivery
Ensure the company image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity
Function and Event Coordination
Plan and execute catering for functions and events, ensuring seamless service.
Collaborate with clients to customize menus and meet specific dietary needs
Coordinate logistics, including staffing, setup, and breakdown
Set up of décor for special functions
Quality Control
Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation
Conduct regular inspections and implement corrective actions as needed
Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate new techniques and recipes
Requirements
- Excellent organizational skills
- Housekeeping management
- Proven experience as a Service Manager, Catering Manager or Kitchen Manager with hospitality experience,in a similar establishment
- Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Solid understanding of culinary techniques and kitchen operations
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Degree or certification in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is a plus
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
- Live in the south - convenient to travel to and from work
*Send your updated CV in Word format along with a copy of your qualifications, ID, References or contactable referees and a profile picture (Head & shoulders).
