Kitchen/Production Manager at Servest SA

Job Context

Servest Catering ,the division of the Servest Group has an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen/Production Manager in Midrand.This role is responsible for leading back-of-house staff including cooks, FSA's and cleaners before, during and after meal service and ensuring delivery of consistent, quality meals to customers on time and within budget.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Food & Beverage Management Qualification
• Basic Computer Literacy – Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet
• 3 years in Management and Hospitality / Restaurant Experience
• Valid Driver’s License and own car
• A strong base of culinary knowledge
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution
• Attention to detail
• Financial understanding
• Physical stamina to withstand a full shift potentially on their feet

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of a quality food and beverage service
• Plan and cost menus
• Liaise with suppliers and place orders
• Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service
• Induction of new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation
• Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times
• Working with the Head Chef to develop and maintain the menu
• Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels
• Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
• Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste
• 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