TRAFFIC
KwaZulu-Natal
Food and Beverage Area Manager (Events & Catering)
Winning Form
Job Description
- Operational & Multi-Site Management: Oversee branch performance, implement SOPs, manage resources, and maintain service standards
- Financial & Analytical Capability: Budgeting, cost control, GP% management, stock reconciliation, variance analysis, and reporting
- Commercial Acumen: Drive sales growth, develop catering/events business, and conduct market and competitor analysis
- Event & Project Management: Plan and execute events end-to-end, manage budgets, coordinate suppliers, and evaluate performance
- Leadership & People Management: Lead and support teams across branches, manage performance, and develop staff
- Customer & Stakeholder Management: Enhance customer experience and collaborate across departments and external partners
- Problem Solving & Decision-Making: Analyse issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
- Systems & Compliance: Use GAAP/financial systems, ensure data accuracy, and maintain regulatory and policy compliance
- Personal Effectiveness: Strong organisation, adaptability, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure
About This Role
Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers positions
Salary Benchmark
$38,520/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Restaurant Operations & Management Spreadsheet Library
Evernote
Microsoft Word
Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale
NCR Advanced Checkout Solution
NCR NeighborhoodPOS
Compeat Restaurant Accounting Systems
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Insights
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.