Kitchen Operations Manager at Faircape Group

What you’ll do:

• Oversee stock control systems across all sites, including regular stock counts and order planning.
• Report back on stock variances 
• Ensure stock on hand is consistent and minimized  
• Working closely alongside our procurement team to manage procurement orders,
• Oversee and manage relationships with approved suppliers to ensure consistent high standards of quality and on-time delivery performance
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and reduce food wastage across multiple locations.
• Lead, mentor, and support kitchen managers to build effective, and motivated teams.
• Develop and oversee standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in kitchen operations across sites.
• Facilitate regular training sessions on food safety, hygiene, to enhance team skills. 
• Ensure accurate stock control measures are implemented across all facilities 
• Ensure there is compliance with hygiene standards and food safety

What you’ll bring to the table

Qualifications & experience:

• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management
• Proven experience as a senior kitchen or catering management - healthcare, hospitality, or institutional catering preferred.

Technical know-how:

• Proficiency in stock control systems and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.

Soft skills that shine:

• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Excellent prioritisation and multi-site management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

What you’re comfortable with:

• Travelling between sites across the Western Cape in the Northern and Southern Suburbs.
• Flexibility to support audits, events, and emergency service needs.

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Two written references 
• Own reliable transport with a valid driver's license 
• Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00