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Catering Manager - Kempton Park - TSE260707-2

Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Department: TsAfrika Catering Solutions
Pay Grade:
Closing Date: 2026/07/15
Assignment Type: Full Time

Job Purpose:

Oversee catering operations, ensure excellent food quality, maintain strong client relationships, and drive operational excellence across the site.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric and tertiary qualifications
5 - 8 years working experience as a Catering Manager or similar role
Strong operational and people-management skills
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP
Experience in stock control, budgeting and cost management
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage a high paced catering environment
Fully computer literate
Own vehicle would be an added advantage

Core Responsibilities:

Take full responsibility and management of the unit
Work in a demanding environment
Set and manage service delivery standards
Lead, motivate, train and develop a team of staff
Implement and maintain operational controls in line with 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
Handle 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
Build relationships with the client and customers on a daily basis
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
Excellent food skills

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