Job details
Assistant Catering Manager - TSE260108-10
- Closing Date: 2026-01-15
- Department: Fedics
- Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
- Remuneration: Market-related salary + benefits (details during interview)
- Assignment Type: Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality (advantageous)
- 2 years’ experience in catering on a supervisory level
- Valid driver’s licence (optional but preferred)
- Computer literacy (MS Office, catering management systems)
- Strong organisational and supervisory skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays
Core Responsibilities:
- Assist in the production of meals, snacks and functions, paying particular attention to the quality and presentation thereof.
- Ensure that all tasks and jobs are satisfactorily completed, assuming these duties when necessary.
- Assist with lunch service.
- Assist with the planning and costing of menus.
- Place orders with suppliers.
- Assist with the completion of all administrative returns, salary variations, etc.
- Issue stocks and received goods, checking quality, quantity and price, also ensuring that these stocks are correctly stored and rotated.
- Make regular inspections to ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
- Carry out regular On-the-Job Training sessions, be constantly aware of staff who have potential for development and ensure that these people are highlighted for promotion.
- Be fully conversant with HACCP and NOSA regulations and report any defect to the manager.
- Be sensitive to the needs of subordinate staff and report any problems or breaches of discipline to the manager.
- Be security conscious at all times and ensure storerooms, safes and lockable areas are secure.
- Assist with stocktaking on a regular basis.
- Attend meetings and training courses as required.
- Assume control of the restaurant and use own initiative in the absence of the Manager.
- Take part in catering exhibitions, thus gaining further knowledge and experience.
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