Kitchen Manager Cape Town

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Contract Sectors: Hospitality Management Reference: 197659 Job Type: Contract Sectors: Hospitality Management Reference: 197659 Sectors: Hospitality Management Reference: 197659 Reference: 197659

Employer: Empact Group

The Main Purpose of the jobThe successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing smooth operation of kitchen production, maintain consistency in all menu items and ensure the readiness of the menu items on the belt. Oversee all Health and Safety related aspects in the area of responsibility. Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager.  Education and Experience required:Matric is essentialRelevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is desired, but not compulsory/advantageousMinimum 2 Years’ experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsoryExperience with Health and SafetyMust be computer literateExperience with stock control, ordering and receiving Hospital Catering experience advantageousKnowledge of Special diets advantageous Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the catering environmentKnowledge of South African and industry-specific lawsCustomer Service SkillsManagement SkillsCommunication Skills Computer literate (Excel, word, outlook, etc.)Health and Safety knowledge Key areas of responsibility:Oversee smooth operation of kitchen productionMaintain consistency for all menu itemsEnsure all menu items are ready on the belt when service startsManage subordinates to ensure compliance to SOP’s, recipesAssist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering managerTo ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods thereby avoid waste and keep costs downDelivering excellent serviceTo assist in all food production areas with basic food preparation in accordance with menu cycle requirementsTo assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records, Health and Safety records etc. To help with regular stock takes as and when requiredTo maintain temperature records as required and to report any varianceAnalyse and manage effectively all in unit costsAll food wastage to be recorded and minimisedBe prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as requiredSupport, train, coach and develop the team Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements. By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Informa