Active Openings at Empact Group

Job Description

• We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a catering unit leading daily operations, ensuring the highest food service standards, and driving innovative, client-focused events and functions.
• As the Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing the assigned unit in alignment with the sector’s strategic objectives, contractual requirements, and compliance standards.
• You’ll oversee food production, service delivery, team performance, and client satisfaction — ensuring the seamless execution of all catering operations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or Food & Beverage Services (preferred)
• 10+ years’ experience in catering or hospitality management (essential)
• Proven track record in competitive and sensitive markets
• Project management experience within hospitality or catering (advantageous)
• Experience in change management and unit mobilization (beneficial)
• Strong financial acumen in costing, budgeting, and forecasting
• Leadership experience in managing diverse teams
• Valid driver’s license

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Operational Excellence

• Manage daily unit operations in line with strategy, contracts, and compliance standards
• Ensure efficient, high-quality food production and service delivery
• Oversee the execution of creative events and catering functions

Menu & Food Production Oversight

• Lead menu planning, standardization, and costing
• Maintain consistency and quality across all food offerings
• Drive innovation and profitability

Financial & Administrative Control

• Oversee sales capture, stock control, and banking
• Monitor GP margins and maintain budget targets
• Manage electronic ordering and reporting systems

Compliance & Governance

• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
• Maintain accurate compliance records

People Leadership

• Manage workforce planning, payroll, and performance
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a culture of excellence

Client & Service Excellence

• Ensure SLA adherence and client satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback and insights

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of catering and hospitality operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations and compliance
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Expertise in financial management and reporting
• Exceptional customer service orientation and event execution

Closing Date 31 March 2026

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Job Description

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 hospitality and catering management is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results 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.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional functions management skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on costs.
• Computer literate.

Key areas of responsibility:

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

Closing Date 08 April 2026

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Job Description

The Main Purpose of the job

• The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation of food for daily kitchen production in order to provide quality food service.

Education and Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential
• Customer Service experience is essential
• Matric is essential
• Professional Cookery certificate will be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.
• Customer service and communications skills
• Contribute to effective teamwork
• Special Diets
• Ability to work under pressure

Key areas of responsibility:

• Preparation of food for daily kitchen production
• Provide quality food service

Closing Date 02 April 2026

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Job Description

The Main Purpose of the job

• The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation of food for daily kitchen production in order to provide quality food service.

Education and Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential
• Customer Service experience is essential
• Matric is essential
• Professional Cookery certificate will be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.
• Customer service and communications skills
• Contribute to effective teamwork
• Special Diets
• Ability to work under pressure

Key areas of responsibility:

• Preparation of food for daily kitchen production
• Provide quality food service

Closing Date 02 April 2026