Catering Manager (Healthcare) Talent Pool (Pietermaritzburg)

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 compulsory.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive/kitchen management experience is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

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 manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist in implementing the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Maintain overall understanding of HACCP.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and day-to-day operations.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and prioritizes candidates as per Equity requirements.

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