Kitchen Manager

Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life’s luxury retirement villages, provides world-class dining experiences across 6 prime locations in the Western Cape. We serve restaurant-quality meals daily to both residents and patients in our on-site subacute - ensuring comfort, care, and excellence in every plate.

We are now looking for an experienced and motivated **Kitchen Manager** to join our team at **Tokai Estate**, our flagship lifestyle village in the Southern Suburbs.

Your focus will be on ensuring operational excellence by working closely with the Chefs. This role will entail maintaining stock control, hygiene, and compliance standards in the kitchen.

**Why Join Faircape?**:

- ** Above-market salaries** - ensuring we pay for excellence.
- ** Work-life balance** - no late-night shifts, stable and structured hours.
- ** Prestigious working environment** - modern facilities, luxury setting, supportive team culture.
- ** Career growth** - with 6 world-class facilities, opportunities to develop across multiple sites.

**Duties will include but are not limited to**:
**Stock & Kitchen Operations**
- Implement and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Oversee daily stock control: food, beverages, and kitchen equipment.
- Conduct daily/weekly stock counts and ensure accurate reporting.
- Manage procurement according to company policy.
- Control and minimise wastage through efficient portioning and monitoring.
- Maintain and monitor kitchen equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Guarantee proper food storage, temperature checks, and stock rotation.

**Health, Safety & Compliance**
- Lead HACCP implementation and regular hygiene checks.
- Attend and contribute to monthly Health & Safety meetings.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Health and company standards.
- Report, investigate, and resolve all incidents and hazards immediately.
- Drive a safety-first culture among all kitchen staff.

**Team Leadership & Training**
- Supervise and mentor scullers.
- Conduct regular performance check-ins and provide on-the-job coaching.
- Train staff on SOPs, safety procedures, and efficient kitchen practices.
- Ensure proper induction and onboarding of new team members.

**Administration & Reporting**
- Complete and submit accurate daily, weekly, and monthly kitchen reports.
- Manage asset stock (fixed assets, crockery, utensils, equipment).
- Ensure accurate audits and reconcile any discrepancies.
- Suggest and implement process improvements to drive efficiency.

**Qualification**:

- Matric
- Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management / Culinary Arts
- Advanced Certificate in Kitchen Management (advantageous)
- Food Safety / Hygiene Certification

**Experience and Knowledge**:

- Previous management experience
- Previous experience in the food service industry
- Knowledge and experience of kitchen operations
- Health & Safety knowledge and experience
- Knowledge and experience with point of sale systems

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- Well-groomed and professional
- Computer literate
- Proficient with Excel and understanding of formulas
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to interact with residents and co-workers in a friendly, enthusiastic manner
- Team leader and team player with a positive attitude
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to exercise tolerance and communicate effectively with the elderly

**Attributes**:

- Excellent report writing and admin skills
- Ability to handle pressure and multitask effectively
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and strong management capability

**Specific Requirements**:

- Clear health record
- Clear criminal record
- Clear credit record
- Own reliable transport
- Two written references

**Working Hours**:
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07h30 - 17h00 and every alternate Saturday 08h00 - 13h00