Catering Manager (Western Cape) at Servest SA

Job Context

Servest Catering ,the division of the Servest Group has an exciting opportunity for a catering manager in Waterfront .The successful incumbent will be responsible for running one of our most prestigious sites.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) 
• Basic Computer Literacy – Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet
• Food & Beverage Management Qualification
• 2 years in Management and Hospitality / Restaurant Experience
• Driver’s License code 8
• Be of even temper and be able to work for a dynamic team
• Able to work under pressure and time deadlines and be organized

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of a quality food and beverage service
• Plan and cost menus
• Liaise with suppliers and place orders
• Oversee / sign off cash-up procedures and bank all monies
• Manage staff compliment, including administration, staff roistering, delivery of induction and learning and development, monitoring performance
• Maintain presence during meal times ensuring inter alia, portion control, diner satisfaction, service excellence, hygiene maintenance, food and beverage sufficiency
• Interact with diners and attend to matters arising
• Monitor diner satisfaction and action areas of concern
• Ensure all administrative work is completed, including payroll variations, book work, health, safety and security records, employee records
• Monitor security within designated area, reporting any suspicious persons or packages
• Conduct the necessary inspections and checks, reporting and auctioning non-conformances
• Initiate waste control and recycling measures and ensure management thereof
• Hold regular fire drills and effect evacuation procedures
• Report incidents and accidents
• Act appropriately in the event of a breach in health, safety and / or security standards / legislation