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Catering Manager Jobs in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Tsebo Solutions Group
Title: Catering Manager
Company: Tsebo Solutions Group
Location: Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
We are on the hunt for a Catering Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for all food service-related activities which include managing and guiding the kitchen staff to perform efficiently. The Catering Manager needs to ensure high quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to standard by meeting all quality grading standards in all areas of responsibility.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Take full responsibility and management of the unit
Need to be able to work in a demanding environment
Setting and management of service delivery standards
Lead, motivate, train and develop a team of staff
Implement and maintain operational controls in line within budgetary requirements
Ensure quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to standard by meeting all quality star grading standards in all areas of responsibility as per grading checklist
Ensure all policies and procedures are complied with
Daily HR and IR issues (including training, development & performance management)
Analyse and pre-empt client needs and possible complaints
Take responsibility for all functions by organising, preparing & co-ordinating
Management of all administration, finances, debtors, budgets, etc.
Process paperwork and compile & understand weekly & monthly P & L
Relationship building with the client and customers on a daily basis (essential)
Must be able to work long hours and over weekends should there be a need
Stay abreast of latest food trends and best practices
Skills and Competencies:
Strong judgement and problem-solving skills
Excellent people skills
Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
Flexibility with regards to working hours
Attention to detail
Client service orientated
Business management principles
Fully computer literate
Excellent food skills
Requirements:
Matric
Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Hospitality
Microsoft Office with strong focus on Excel
3-5 years Management experience
Preferably own vehicle would be an added advantage