Assistant Catering Manager - Healthwise at Tsebo Solution

• We are looking for a motivated, organised, and compassionate Assistant Catering Manager to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with strong catering experience who wants to grow their leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on the daily lives of our residents.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To assist in the production of meals, snacks and functions, paying particular attention to the quality and presentation thereof.
• To ensure that all tasks and jobs are satisfactorily completed, assuming these duties when necessary.
• To assist with lunch service.
• To assist with the planning and costing of menus.
• To place orders with suppliers.
• To assist with the completion of all administrative returns, salary variations, etc.
• To issue stocks and received goods, checking quality, quantity and price, also ensuring that these stocks are correctly stored and rotated.
• To make regular inspections to ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
• To carry out regular On-the-Job Training sessions, be constantly aware of staff who have potential for development and ensure that these people are highlighted for promotion.
• To be fully conversant with HACCP and NOSA regulations and report any defect to the manager.
• To be sensitive to the needs of subordinate staff and report any problems or breaches of discipline to the manager.
• To be security conscious at all times and ensure storerooms, safes and lockable areas are secure.
• To assist with stocktaking on a regular basis.
• To attend meetings and training courses as required.
• To assume control of the restaurant and use own initiative in the absence of the Manager.
• To take part in catering exhibitions, thus gaining further knowledge and experience.

Skills and Competencies    

• Must enjoy working with people.
• Must have good organisational skills.
• Be able to pay attention to detail.
• Have good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Be able to work irregular hours, on weekends and public holidays.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good grooming and presentation skills.
• Must be comfortable working with computers.
• Must able to negotiate, organise, delegate and work under pressure.

Qualifications    

• Must have completed at least a National Senior Certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality – advantageous
• 2 years’ experience in the catering  on a supervisory level

Deadline:16th March,2026