Assistant Catering Manager

Western Province Caterers

Job description:

We offer our clients a diverse range of catering concepts and services in the healthcare, retirement, corporate, industrial and education sector.

Overview of position:

The Assistant Catering Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of catering events while ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service. This role assists with scheduling staff, managing inventory, coordinating event logistics, and maintaining health and safety standards. The Assistant Catering Manager works closely with the Catering Manager and culinary team to deliver seamless events, meet client expectations, and support daily catering operations.

The role entails assisting the Manager with functions such as:

• Able to run a shift and/ or take responsibility in the absence of the Unit Manager
• Supervise the cleaning staff and or Oversee Food Production Daily Meal Offerings
• Your input with Menu Planning & Costings will be required
• Staff Management & Training Able to impart skills and empower staff
• Maintain high standards of Hygiene & Safety
• Adhoc Admin Duties Shift and Weekend Work is required
• Previous experience in a food service and an industrial kitchen an advantage

Qualifications and Competencies

• Matric essential. Hospitality Management qualification advantageous
• Previous kitchen management experience essential
• Good client liaison & interpersonal skills Staff management abilities
• Strong admin & computer skills (Excel)
• Own transport and valid drivers license preferred
• Good people skills Must be able to work independently
• Neat and very well organized

Western Province Caterers recruitment process is underpinned by the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, and recruitment targets are guided by the Western Province Caterers Employment Equity Plan and Affirmative Action Strategy. We aim to follow a standardised affirmative action process which is fair and equitable to all applicants, and we ensure that it is conducted without any form of discrimination.

Should you meet all of the above requirements, please forward a copy of your updated CV, when applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Where do you reside?
• What is your salary expectation
• What is your notice period?

Work Location: In person