Culinary Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Empact Group Southern Africa Full time

Main Purpose of the Job: The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing production processes, and controlling food and labor costs. A comprehensive understanding of HACCP principles is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily operations of the assigned unit, ensuring seamless execution of food service activities.
  • Implement production processes that meet quality and efficiency standards.
  • Monitor and control food and labor costs, identifying areas for cost reduction and optimization.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of HACCP principles, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Requirements:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts.
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
  • Proven ability to work within budget guidelines to deliver results.
  • High-volume, complex food service operations experience is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills and Competencies:

  • Knowledge of the catering environment, including fine dining and restaurant dining.
  • Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
  • Exceptional customer service, management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
  • Computer literacy.

By applying for a role within Empact Group Southern Africa, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPI).



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