Catering Manager

We are recruiting for a **Catering Manager** to join our awesome team at Western Province Caterers.

**Location**: **Worcester** - Western Cape

**Job Classification**: Permanent

The Catering Manager will be responsible for monitoring the quality of the food, service and making sure that the business unit performs well.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Discuss catering arrangements;
- 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 or relevant experience - focus on intermediate literacy and numerical abilities;
- Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage management or similar qualification;
- 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 Attributes**
- 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;

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Worcester, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)