Junior Catering Manager at Empact Group

The main purpose of the job

• The successful applicant will be responsible for all food service - related activities which include managing of daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs and an overall understanding of HACCP.

Education and Experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory
• Minimum 2 Years of experience of cooking and kitchen management is compulsory
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results and Financial acumen is compulsory
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable

 Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws
• Customer Service Skills
• Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs
• Computer literate
• Strong food skills
• Ability to come up with innovated Menu’s

  Key areas of responsibility:

• Managing daily operations of the assigned unit
• Implementation of the production process
• Managing food/labour costs
• Overall understanding of HACCP

Closing Date 12 June 2026