Kitchen Manager at Empact Group

The Main Purpose of the job

• The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing smooth operation of kitchen production, maintain consistency in all menu items and ensure the readiness of the menu items on the belt.
• Oversee all Health and Safety related aspects in the area of responsibility. Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager.

Education and Experience required:

• Matric is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is desired, but not compulsory/advantageous
• Minimum 2 Years’ experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory
• Experience with Health and Safety
• Must be computer literate
• Experience with stock control, ordering and receiving 
• Hospital Catering experience advantageous
• Knowledge of Special diets advantageous

 Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws
• Customer Service Skills
• Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Computer literate (Excel, word, outlook, etc.)
• Health and Safety knowledge

 Key areas of responsibility:

• Oversee smooth operation of kitchen production
• Maintain consistency for all menu items
• Ensure all menu items are ready on the belt when service starts
• Manage subordinates to ensure compliance to SOP’s, recipes
• Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager
• To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods thereby avoid waste and keep costs down
• Delivering excellent service
• To assist in all food production areas with basic food preparation in accordance with menu cycle requirements
• To assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records, Health and Safety records etc. 
• To help with regular stock takes as and when required
• To maintain temperature records as required and to report any variance
• Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs
• All food wastage to be recorded and minimised
• Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required
• Support, train, coach and develop the team

Closing Date 11 September 2026