Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-12-18
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
F&B Operations Manager - Contract Catering - Hermanus
We are recruiting an experienced F&B Operations Manager to oversee the full foodservice operations of a hospital unit in Hermanus. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage a busy kitchen environment, ensure strict compliance with HACCP standards, and deliver consistent, high-quality meals tailored to patient and ward requirements.
Salary: R25,000 basic per month
Outlets: Standard kitchen + wards management
Staff Complement: 20
Description
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily kitchen and ward foodservice operations
• Implement and monitor the full production process
• Control and analyse food and labour costs to meet budget targets
• Ensure 100% compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
• Plan, develop and adjust nutritionally balanced menus, including special diet requirements
• Lead, train and motivate a kitchen brigade of 20 staff
• Drive strategic and day-to-day operational excellence, ensuring efficiency, consistency and quality

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the catering environment, from restaurant operations to institutional catering
• Thorough knowledge of South African foodservice laws and regulations
• Excellent customer service, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to plan, execute and oversee large-scale functions
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage tight budgets
• Computer literate with strong administrative abilities
• Knowledge of HSE and HACCP standards

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage Services or Culinary Arts
• Minimum 3 years' progressive kitchen/management experience
• Proven ability to work within budget guidelines and optimise costs
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations (advantageous)
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards (advantageous)

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, detail-oriented F&B professional to step into a rewarding management role within the contract catering space.

Skills Required