Catering Project Manager

A leading and renowned catering company based in the Southern Suburbs, is looking for a high performing Project Manager to join their vibrant team. They provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. Customise their catering and services according to the clients' needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, dynamic and business minded individual wanting to join a fast paced, rapid growing organisation, with great growth and career opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 - 8 years' experience within a similar role.

You will be responsible for guiding the kitchen staff perform to efficiently, whilst establishing standard menu options and recipes, ordering the food and supplies necessary to make these dishes, and overseeing kitchen and line staff. Ensure high quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to company standards by meeting all quality/star grading standards in all areas of responsibility

Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen

Attend and give updates at weekly staff meeting

Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and receiving of all food storage areas; this includes proper rotation of all ingredients

To ensure the company image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity

Understand and maintain all financial aspects of the business – budgeting, forecasting. Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation

Ensure Quality Control is in accordance with the Company standards

SOURCING CHANNELS

Oversee Cash Management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks etc)

Oversee staff and payroll. prevent food waste, making sure that all health and safety regulations are achieved

To ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit, and actively increasing the units profitability

To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes

To ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price, and to ensure expenses are within budgeted limits

Control hygiene and supervision of kitchen cleaning

Maintain chefs office i.e. filing, typing of memos, issues, placing orders, food costing Production planning

Qualifications:

Matric / Grade 12 Certificate

Tertiary culinary qualification or Project Management Qualification

Previous 6 - 8 years managerial experience advantageous

Excellent food skills required and resale experience

MS Office (Advanced Excel) & Sage x3

Own transport & a valid driver's license

Skills:

Good communication skills and able to work well with a diverse team (Afrikaans & English)

Deadline orientated and work well under pressure

Attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good decision-making skills

Excellent people skills

Innovative; Analytical; conceptual thinking

Work independently and as part of a team

Operational Standards: Performance management, financial analysis

Computer proficiency & human resources

Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, outcome focus & productivity

Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface, managing group process & communication skills

Strong admin skills

Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents or give us a call.

Please note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R33 000,00 - R34 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person