- Johannesburg
- Salary: R20 000.00 - R25 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Hospitality
- Reference: JB4548
Vacancy Details
Employer: Kontak Recruitment
Catering Manager (JB4548)
Westcliff, Johannesburg
R20 000 - R25 000 per month
Duration: One-year contract with the option of becoming permanent
We are assisting our client, a well-known catering solutions company, in finding a highly skilled and experienced Catering Manager to oversee the catering operations at a prestigious private primary school. The primary responsibility will be managing the daily lunch service for students and staff, along with catering for occasional events held on Saturdays. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both catering management and culinary arts, ensuring high-quality service and food standards.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Catering Manager, preferably in a school or similar environment and a strong culinary background with hands-on chef experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 education.
Proven experience as a Catering Manager, preferably in a school or similar environment, with at least five years of relevant experience.
Strong culinary background with hands-on chef experience.
Excellent organizational and management skills.
Computer proficiency.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
Exceptional time management skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily lunch service operations, ensuring timely and high-quality meal provision.
Plan and execute catering for special events held on occasional Saturdays.
Develop and maintain menus that are exciting and meet the nutritional needs and preferences of students and staff.
Manage the catering budget, including cost control and inventory management.
Order stock and control stock levels to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Supervise, train, and evaluate kitchen and catering staff.
Delegate tasks efficiently and lead a team with authority.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
Collaborate with school administration to coordinate catering requirements for various events.
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service.
Show passion for food, upmarket functions, baking, and food preparation.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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Candidate Requirements
Grade 12 education.
Proven experience as a Catering Manager, preferably in a school or similar environment, with at least five years of relevant experience.
Strong culinary background with hands-on chef experience.
Excellent organizational and management skills.
Computer proficiency.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
Exceptional time management skills.
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About Kontak Recruitment
Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.
Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.
Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.
Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.
Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.
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