Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-10-10
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Catering Manager - Contract Catering - Hermanus
We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee the food service operations of a hospital unit in Hermanus. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with HACCP standards, controlling food and labour costs, and delivering high-quality food service tailored to the hospital environment.
Salary: R25,000 basic per month
Outlets: Standard kitchen and wards management
Staff Complement: 20
NB: Hospital experience is essential
Description
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the unit.
• Oversee and implement the production process.
• Control and monitor food and labour costs.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan nutritionally balanced menus, including special diets.
• Lead and manage the kitchen brigade.
• Drive both strategic and day-to-day operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience (Compulsory Requirements)

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage Services or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen/management experience.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver cost-effective results.
• Proven hospital catering experience.
• Strong knowledge of special diets.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience (advantageous).
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) (advantageous).

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of the catering environment, from fine dining to institutional catering.
• Strong understanding of South African laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Excellent customer service, management, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to plan and manage large functions.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to control costs.
• Computer literacy essential.
• Knowledge of HSE standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Catering Manager with hospital experience to step into a challenging yet rewarding role within contract catering.

Skills Required