Our client (one of SA’s multi-national market leaders in the Foodservice industry) is looking for a dynamic, professional and experienced Catering Manager in the Nelson Mandela Metro region of the Eastern Cape. Reporting to the Regional Manager, the incumbent will be responsible to manage assigned unit/s in accordance with sector strategy, contract specifications and statutory regulations as well as ensure overall efficient and effective management of the unit to provide a great quality Foodservice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operational issues relevant to the business
• Manage diverse team
• Ensure that the facility adheres to all requirements in line with statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental policies
• Manage the catering service facility optimally in order to surpass client and customer expectations
• Attend all relevant meetings with client and management team and ensure communication with relevant parties
• Conduct regular risk assessments of the entire facility
• Ensure all staff is adequately trained and adhere to company and client processes and procedures
• Manage and monitor Service Level Agreements and continuously strive to improve service offering

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies required:

• Excellent knowledge of the Catering environment
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety policies and processes relevant to the Catering industry
• Good knowledge of cooking
• Good knowledge of South African and Industry specific Labour Laws
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Excellent customer services skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Financial Acumen
• Report writing
• Leadership Skills
• People Management Skills
• Consequence management
• Results orientation
• Driven, self-motivated
• Problem-solving skills
• Negotiation Skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in hospitality
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Senior Management experience is advantageous
• Implementation of change programmes is advantageous
• Experience in highly commercial and sensitive markets
• Experience of working within brand guidelines to deliver results
• Experience in costing, budgets, forecasts and invoicing is advantageous
• Proven experience in managing successful teams
• Willing to work shifts

Salary on offer: R15 000pm CTC (incl. Pension Fund contribution)

Please apply with an updated MS Word CV with a suitable profile photo.

(Please note that we experience high volumes of candidates responding to our advertised vacancies. This makes it impossible for us to reply to each applicant individually. Should you not hear from us within a week upon applying, please consider your application unsuccessful)