73 Catering Services jobs in South Africa

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Assist the Food service Manager or Executive Chef with driving profitability and productivity of the catering outlet by supervising staff, ensuring quality food output at affordable prices, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Implementing good hygiene standards in accordance with applicable legislation relating to health and safety.

KEYPERFORMANCEAREAS

• Supervise quality production and delivery of food.
• Assist with Function, Venue Set Up and Off campus food service.
• Staff Supervision
• Documentation Control and Supervision
• Minimise Financial Risk and Loss
• Stock Management Assistance
• Supervise compliance to food, health and safety requirements.
• Assist with Customer Service Excellence

CORECOMPETENCIES

The incumbent of this position must have:

• Computer skills
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Accountability
• Stock management ability
• Sales driven
• Flexibility
• Results-orientation
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Pursuing professional excellence
• Thoroughness
• Knowledge and understanding of food, health, and safety requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12or relevant vocational certificatein hospitality industry
• Drivers licence
• 2-3 years experience in customer service

SCREENINGQUESTIONS

• Do you possess a Grade 12or relevant vocational certificate in hospitality industry?
• Are you in possession of a valid driving license?
• Do you a minimum of 2 years experience in the hospitality industry?

REFERENCE CHECKING

• Referees
• Qualifications
• Criminal record checks

DISCLAIMER:Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 26 September 2025.

We are recruiting for a Assistant Catering Manager, to oversee overall management, planning and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5 star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.

Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.

We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.

We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

Skills and Competencies

• Culinary Qualification advantageous
• Experience as a Assistant Cateriing in a very Industrial envorinment
• Entrepreneurial Skills.
• Organizing and Planning ability.
• Marketing and promotion skills.
• Interpersonal skills: Leadership & Relationship Building
• Good Communication (written & verbal).
• Customer service orientated.
• Financial acumen. (Previous bookkeeping experience advantagous)
• Passionate, good attitude, driven, energetic & commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant qualification
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong in functions and coordination

• Oversee overall management, planning, and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5-star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.
• Manage all client events, quoting on function requirements and function bookings.
• Manage and report functions reservations.
• Sufficient monitoring of operations during service times.
• Assist in control of production costs.
• To liaise or ensure correspondence with clients both verbally and electronically
• Assist the Management team as required.
• Build and maintain customer and client relationships.
• Supervise & maintain quality and service at all times to the highest level.
• Ensure that all control measures are in place for all revenue/cash handling/stock control and invoicing all clients after functions.
• Debtors control and follow up on payments.
• Ensure all Feedem policies and procedures are complied with.
• Assist in Special Projects.
• Taking stock of food items when requested to do so
• Ensuring the smooth management of the banqueting
• Required to work overtime when requested
• Ensure operations are in accordance with Feedem standard

We are seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to join our team. This role involves supporting the manager with daily management tasks to ensure our catering service meets required standards. Additionally, you will help supervise kitchen operations, oversee health and safety protocols, and maintain all necessary documentation, even in the absence of the Catering Manager and Chef.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

• To assist in the production of meals, snacks and functions, paying particular attention to the quality and presentation thereof.
• To ensure that all tasks and jobs are satisfactorily completed, assuming these duties when necessary.
• To assist with lunch service.
• To assist with the planning and costing of menus.
• To place orders with suppliers.
• To assist with the completion of all administrative returns, salary variations, etc.
• To issue stocks and received goods, checking quality, quantity and price, also ensuring that these stocks are correctly stored and rotated.
• To make regular inspections to ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
• To carry out regular On-the-Job Training sessions, be constantly aware of staff who have potential for development and ensure that these people are highlighted for promotion.
• To be fully conversant with HACCP and NOSA regulations and report any defect to the manager.
• To be sensitive to the needs of subordinate staff and report any problems or breaches of discipline to the manager.
• To be security conscious at all times and ensure storerooms, safes and lockable areas are secure.
• To assist with stocktaking on a regular basis.
• To attend meetings and training courses as required.
• To assume control of the restaurant and use own initiative in the absence of the Manager.
• To take part in catering exhibitions, thus gaining further knowledge and experience.

• Microsoft
• Must enjoy working with people.
• Must have good organisational skills.
• Be able to pay attention to detail.
• Have good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Be able to work irregular hours, on weekends and public holidays.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good grooming and presentation skills.
• Must be comfortable working with computers.
• Must able to negotiate, organise, delegate and work under pressure.
• Must be willing to work shifts.

• Must have completed at least a National Senior Certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality – advantageous
• +3 years' experience in the catering on a supervisory level

We are in search of an Assistant Catering Manager to join our Healthcare space. In this role you would be required to assist the manager in the day-to-day management tasks of providing a catering service to the required standards.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the production of meals, snacks and functions, paying particular attention to the quality and presentation thereof.
• Ensure that all tasks and jobs are satisfactorily completed, assuming these duties when necessary.
• Assist with lunch service.
• Assist with the planning and costing of menus.
• Place orders with suppliers.
• Assist with the completion of all administrative returns, salary variations, etc.
• Issue stock and received goods, checking quality, quantity and price, also ensuring that these stocks are correctly stored and rotated.
• Make regular inspections to ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
• Carry out regular On-the-Job Training sessions, be constantly aware of staff who have potential for development and ensure that these people are highlighted for promotion.
• Be fully conversant with HACCP and NOSA regulations and report any defect to the manager.
• Be sensitive to the needs of subordinate staff and report any problems or breaches of discipline to the manager.
• Be security conscious at all times and ensure storerooms, safes and lockable areas are secure.
• Assist with stocktaking on a regular basis.
• Attend meetings and training courses as required.
• Assume control of the restaurant and use own initiative in the absence of the Manager.
• Take part in catering exhibitions, thus gaining further knowledge and experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must enjoy working with people.
• Must have good organisational skills.
• Be able to pay attention to detail.
• Have good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Be able to work irregular hours, on weekends and public holidays.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good grooming and presentation skills.
• Must be comfortable working with computers
• Must able to negotiate, organise, delegate and work under pressure.

Qualifications:

• +2 years' experience in the catering and / or restaurant industry on a supervisory level.
• Must have completed at least a Matric
• Previous experience in an Healthcare environment would be highly advantageous.

We are recruiting for a Assistant Catering Manager, to oversee overall management, planning and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5 star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.

Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.

We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.

We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

TSEBO Catering is recruiting an Assistant Catering Manager to join our team, in this role you will be required to assist the Manager in the day-to-day management tasks of providing a catering service to the required standards.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

• To assist in the production of meals, snacks and functions, paying particular attention to the quality and presentation thereof.
• To ensure that all tasks and jobs are satisfactorily completed, assuming these duties when necessary.
• To assist with lunch service.
• To assist with the planning and costing of menus.
• To place orders with suppliers.
• To assist with the completion of all administrative returns, salary variations, etc.
• To issue stocks and received goods, checking quality, quantity and price, also ensuring that these stocks are correctly stored and rotated.
• To make regular inspections to ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
• To carry out regular On-the-Job Training sessions, be constantly aware of staff who have potential for development and ensure that these people are highlighted for promotion.
• To be fully conversant with HACCP and NOSA regulations and report any defect to the manager.
• To be sensitive to the needs of subordinate staff and report any problems or breaches of discipline to the manager.
• To be security conscious at all times and ensure storerooms, safes and lockable areas are secure.
• To assist with stocktaking on a regular basis. To attend meetings and training courses as required.
• To assume control of the restaurant and use own initiative in the absence of the Manager.
• To take part in catering exhibitions, thus gaining further knowledge and experience.

• Must enjoy working with people.
• Must have good organisational skills.
• Be able to pay attention to detail.
• Have good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Be able to work irregular hours, on weekends and public holidays.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good grooming and presentation skills.
• Must be comfortable working with computers
• Must able to negotiate, organise, delegate and work under pressure.

• Be 21 years of age and have at least 2 years' experience in the catering and / or restaurant industry on a supervisory level.
• Must have completed at least a standard 10 / secondary education

We are recruiting for a Assistant Catering Manager. The Assistant Catering Manager will be responsible for guiding the kitchen staff perform to efficiently, whilst establishing standard menu options and recipes, ordering the food and supplies necessary to make these dishes, and overseeing kitchen and line staff. Ensure high quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to Feedem standards by meeting all quality/star grading standards in all areas of responsibility.

Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.

We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.

We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

• Tertiary culinary qualification or Chef diploma.
• Previous 5 years managerial experience advantageous in a full facility contract
• Excellent food skills required and resale experience.
• Operational Standards: Performance management, financial analysis, Computer proficiency & Human Resources
• Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, Outcome focus & Productivity
• Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface, Managing Group process & Communication skills.
• Strong admin skills
• Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment
• Own transport & a valid driver's license

• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen
• Attend and give updates at weekly staff meeting
• Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and receiving of all food storage areas; this includes proper rotation of all ingredients to
• To ensure the company image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity.
• Understand and maintain all financial aspects of the business – budgeting, forecasting.
• Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation.
• Ensure Quality Control is in accordance with the Company standards.
• Oversee Cash Management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks etc)
• Oversee staff and payroll.
• prevent food waste, making sure that all health and safety regulations are achieved
• To ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit, and actively increasing the units profitability
• To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes
• To ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price, and to ensure expenses are within budgeted limits
• Control hygiene and supervision of kitchen cleaning
• Production planning

We are recruiting for a Assistant Catering Manager, to oversee overall management, planning and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5 star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.

Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.

We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.

We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

Skills and Competencies

• Culinary Qualification advantageous
• Experience as a Assistant Cateriing in a very Healthcare envorinment
• Entrepreneurial Skills.
• Organizing and Planning ability.
• Marketing and promotion skills.
• Interpersonal skills: Leadership & Relationship Building
• Good Communication (written & verbal).
• Customer service orientated.
• Financial acumen.
• Passionate, good attitude, driven, energetic & commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant qualification
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong in functions and coordination

• Oversee overall management, planning, and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5-star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.
• Manage all client events, quoting on function requirements and function bookings.
• Manage and report functions reservations.
• Sufficient monitoring of operations during service times.
• Assist in control of production costs.
• To liaise or ensure correspondence with clients both verbally and electronically
• Assist the Management team as required.
• Build and maintain customer and client relationships.
• Supervise & maintain quality and service at all times to the highest level.
• Ensure that all control measures are in place for all revenue/cash handling/stock control and invoicing all clients after functions.
• Debtors control and follow up on payments.
• Ensure all Feedem policies and procedures are complied with.
• Assist in Special Projects.
• Taking stock of food items when requested to do so
• Ensuring the smooth management of the banqueting
• Required to work overtime when requested
• Ensure operations are in accordance with Feedem standard

TSEBO Catering is recruiting an Assistant Catering Manager to join our team, in this role you will be required to assist the Manager in the day-to-day management tasks of providing a catering service to the required standards.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

• To assist in the production of meals, snacks and functions, paying particular attention to the quality and presentation thereof.
• To ensure that all tasks and jobs are satisfactorily completed, assuming these duties when necessary.
• To assist with lunch service.
• To assist with the planning and costing of menus.
• To place orders with suppliers.
• To assist with the completion of all administrative returns, salary variations, etc.
• To issue stocks and received goods, checking quality, quantity and price, also ensuring that these stocks are correctly stored and rotated.
• To make regular inspections to ensure that company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
• To carry out regular On-the-Job Training sessions, be constantly aware of staff who have potential for development and ensure that these people are highlighted for promotion.
• To be fully conversant with HACCP and NOSA regulations and report any defect to the manager.
• To be sensitive to the needs of subordinate staff and report any problems or breaches of discipline to the manager.
• To be security conscious at all times and ensure storerooms, safes and lockable areas are secure.
• To assist with stocktaking on a regular basis. To attend meetings and training courses as required.
• To assume control of the restaurant and use own initiative in the absence of the Manager.
• To take part in catering exhibitions, thus gaining further knowledge and experience.

• Must enjoy working with people.
• Must have good organisational skills.
• Be able to pay attention to detail.
• Have good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Be able to work irregular hours, on weekends and public holidays.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good grooming and presentation skills.
• Must be comfortable working with computers
• Must able to negotiate, organise, delegate and work under pressure.

• Be 21 years of age and have at least 2 years' experience in the catering and / or restaurant industry on a supervisory level.
• Must have completed at least a standard 10 / secondary education