Catering Unit Manager

**JOBCODESIL**

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Discuss catering arrangements;
- Cooking and preparation of meals;
- Plan menu and communicate with staff;
- Daily costing sheets to be completed;
- Supervise the purchase, storage and issuing of stock;
- Supervise provision of all crockery, cutlery, detergents, kitchenware, etc.;
- Adequate stock control and security;
- Record keeping of payments, expenses, temperature logs, safety & hygiene documentation;
- Plan, coordinate and supervise activities of staff in dining room, kitchen and other areas;
- Manage staff, training and time schedules;
- Make sure that the dining room, kitchen, storage facilities and other work areas are kept clean;
- Attend to complaints concerning food and service.
- Matric certificate
- Relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality with experience in the catering sector
- Minimum of **3 years **of Chef and Catering Management experience;
- Good people management skills;
- Good knowledge of food safety & hygiene practices;
- Good knowledge of stock and cost control;
- Good knowledge of menu planning;
- Good knowledge of roles and responsibilities within the unit.

**Personal Attribute**:

- High level of personal cleanliness;
- Sober habits;
- Able to manage time and work under pressure;
- Able to remain calm and in control in difficult situations;
- Able to assist with daily cooking requirements;
- Able to adapt to changing role responsibilities when required;
- Able to actively participate in all kitchen activities;
- Resilient;
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced work culture;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Great interpersonal skills;
- **Own transport is a must**

Application Question(s):

- Are you a proactive thinker and able to think outside the box?

**Experience**:

- Kitchen Management and Chef: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

- drivers licence with own transport (required)

**Location**:

- Bethal, Mpumalanga (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/09/25
Expected Start Date: 2024/10/01