Catering Manager (Healthcare) - Bloemfontein

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience is required.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to achieve results is essential.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations is beneficial.
• Knowledge of special diets is mandatory.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments, from fine dining to restaurant settings.
• Understanding of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong event planning and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Support the implementation of the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Support strategic and day-to-day operational management.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will prioritize candidates based on Equity requirements.

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