464 Catering jobs in South Africa

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Overseeing overall operation of the restaurant/ take-away
2. Ensuring quality standards of food and PEDROS Standard Operating Procedures are maintained
3. Overseeing and managing stock control, purchasing and orders
4. Dealing with customer complaints and maintaining customer service levels of the restaurant/ take-away
5. Maximising profitability and meeting sales and GP% targets, including motivating staff
6. Managing staff including discipline and work rosters
7. Work within a team and drive the restaurant/take-away forward
8. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Restaurant and Fast-Food Service experience. Minimum 1-year related experience required
2. GAAP/ Micros experience and knowledge - advantageous
3. Management skills
4. Organizational skills
5. Customer Service and good verbal communication skills
6. Problem-solving skills

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in progressive or kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to achieve results is compulsory.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments, from fine dining to restaurant settings.
• Understanding of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Support the implementation of the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Ensure overall understanding and compliance with HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and day-to-day operations.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will prioritize candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all personal information provided will be securely stored and handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments, ranging from fine dining to restaurant settings.
• Knowledge of South African laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional functional skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist in implementing the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and day-to-day operations.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates in accordance with Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all personal information provided will be securely stored and handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).

The Main Purpose of the job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive/kitchen management experience is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Must have healthcare experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment, ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Communication skills.
• Exceptional functions skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist in implementing the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Maintain overall understanding of HACCP.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and day-to-day operations.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and prioritizes candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all personal information provided will be securely stored and managed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPI).

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily operations of the kitchen, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments, ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Communication skills.
• Exceptional functional skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist with implementing the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and day-to-day operations.

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 provided will be securely stored and managed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to achieve results.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of catering environments ranging from fine dining to restaurant services.
• Understanding of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional functional skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of HSE standards.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Support the implementation of the production process.
• Help manage food and labour costs.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of HACCP standards.
• Contribute to menu development and planning.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and daily operational activities.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will prioritize candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information provided will be securely stored and handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).

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The successful candidate will oversee all food service activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing production processes, controlling food and labor costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts.
• At least 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to achieve results.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospitality experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations is beneficial.
• Understanding of special diets is essential.
• Healthcare sector experience is required.

• Familiarity with catering environments ranging from fine dining to casual restaurants.
• Knowledge of South African laws and industry regulations.
• Strong customer service and management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing functions and balancing budgets to reduce costs.
• Computer literacy.
• Understanding of HSE standards.

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Support the implementation of production processes.
• Help manage food and labor costs.
• Maintain overall understanding of HACCP standards.
• Contribute to menu development and planning.
• Manage kitchen staff and brigade.
• Support strategic and daily operational management.

Empact Group is committed to employment equity and prioritizes candidates in line with legislation. By applying, you consent to the secure storage of your personal data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI).

SUMMARY :

We are seeking a professional, health-focused Catering Manager to oversee and manage daily catering operations at a corporate and wellness centre in Richmond, KZN. This role emphasizes nutritious, high-quality meals, exceptional client service, and seamless delivery for both corporate functions and wellness programs. You will lead a small team of catering staff, plan menus aligned with wellness objectives, and ensure a consistently positive dining experience for staff, guests, and visitors.

POSITION INFO : KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Menu & Nutritional Planning

• Collaborate with nutritionists and chefs to develop menus that support healthy eating and corporate wellness goals
• Adjust offerings for dietary restrictions (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, low-GI)

Corporate Catering

• Coordinate daily breakfast/lunch services, meetings, and executive boardroom catering
• Manage catering for internal events, workshops, and VIP functions
• Ensure on-time delivery and professional presentation

Wellness Event Support

• Oversee catering for wellness programs (e.g., yoga retreats, mindfulness sessions, fitness challenges)
• Support health-aligned meal plans for wellness centre participants

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and schedule catering staff
• Maintain a positive and motivated work environment

Operations & Budget Management

• Manage food and supply budgets, sourcing high-quality ingredients
• Monitor cost-efficiency without compromising health or quality
• Maintain inventory and ordering processes

Compliance & Quality Control

• Ensure hygiene standards and food safety compliance (HACCP-aligned)
• Oversee cleanliness of kitchen and service areas
• Conduct regular quality checks and feedback reviews

REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or Nutrition (an added advantage)
• Minimum 5 years+ in a catering management or hospitality supervisory role (Essential)
• Knowledge of nutrition and wellness-oriented meal planning
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, basic catering software)

REMUNERATION

R15,000 to R20,000 per month (Negotiable – depending on experience and/or qualification)

The Main Purpose of the Job

The successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting with all food service-related activities, including managing daily kitchen operations, implementing the production process, managing food and labour costs, and maintaining an understanding of HACCP standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive/kitchen management experience is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
• Knowledge of special diets is compulsory.
• Healthcare experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment, ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer service skills.
• Management skills.
• Communication skills.
• Exceptional functional skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reduce soft costs.
• Computer literacy.
• HSE knowledge.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist in implementing the production process.
• Assist in managing food and labour costs.
• Maintain an overall understanding of HACCP standards.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Manage the kitchen brigade.
• Assist in managing strategic and daily operations.

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 provided will be securely stored and used solely for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPI).