23 Food Operations jobs in South Africa

Operations & Production Manager - Interim

Artisanal Food Brand

Cape Town | Type: Part-time (with pathway to full-time)

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Salary: R10 000/month on 3 days/week basis

PLEASE READ: we will not review applications that do not check the following: Women hire - available immediately - 3 year Food sector experience - own & drive car

Leo's Little Jars is a fast-growing artisanal jam company, proudly handmade in Cape Town.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations & Production Manager to join our team as the right-hand to the founder. This is not a corporate desk job; it's a hands-on, dynamic role where your love for food, people, and detail come together.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role in a growing artisanal food brand.

Our ops manager is currently away. We're therefore looking for someone who can join immediately on a part-time basis (3 days/week) to oversee production and operations.

About us: We're a small but mighty, fully women-run team, creating jams that are bold, joyful, and made with care.

• Our founder, Léonore ("Léo"), is French (so yes, there's always a touch of Parisian accent in our kitchen (and occasionally croissants for breakfast)).
• We believe in sustainability, ethics, and empowerment: from the way we source fruit, to the way we treat our team, to the joy we want every jar to bring.
• Our workspace is lively, collaborative, and supportive. We take our craft seriously, but we also laugh a lot, celebrate each season's fruit, and value each person's contribution.

If you're looking for a role where your work has meaning, your ideas are heard, and you're part of a team with heart, you'll feel at home with us. Allez, let's chat

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Quality

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure output, quality, and consistency.
• Monitor and uphold food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Plan and manage production schedules according to seasonality of fruit.
• Maintain close attention to detail across recipes, labeling, and final product quality.
• Support with new product development.

Operations & Procurement

• Manage procurement of fruit, jars, and supplies; liaise with suppliers.
• Track stock and inventory, ensuring accurate records in Excel and accounting systems.
• Coordinate market refills and occasional deliveries.
• Optimize workflow, resources, and costs

Team Leadership

• Motivate, guide, and uplift a growing team of women.
• Foster a culture of fairness, accountability, and growth.
• Provide training and feedback while ensuring high performance standards.

Client & Brand Engagement

• Occasionally represent the brand at weekend markets (selling directly to customers).
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Support the founder with ideas and initiatives to grow the business.
• Right Hand to the Founder
• Support the founder with initiatives to grow the business.
• Not just "ticking the to-do list" but bringing ideas and solutions.
• Be ready to step up and take the reins if needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Culinary / food production / hospitality background mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food production, hospitality, or operations.
• Proven experience leading or supervising small teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and comfortable with Excel and digital systems.
• Comfortable with high pressure seasonality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff with kindness and firmness.
• Problem-solving mindset and initiative to improve processes.
• Valid driver's license and own car (essential).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: R10 000 month
• Flexible working hours: 3 days per week - Mon, Wed, Fri, 8am–5.30pm (with occasional additional weekend market work).
• A role where you're not just an employee, but a key part of the brand's growth.
• A positive, creative, women-led workplace.

How to Apply

Send your CV + a short cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit to

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Learnership

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: R10 000,00 per month

Expected hours: 30 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you available immediately ?

Experience:

• management : 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team. The Food Service Assistant assists the Cooks and Chefs with food productions and preparations, serves food, and keeps the dining area and kitchen clean.

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.

Grade 12

1 -2-year experience in a similar role

Culinary qualification would be advantageous

• Assists in the preparation of meals, especially salads and desserts
• Places entrees, salads, desserts and other food on the serving line
• Keeps the serving line well-stocked and clean
• Stores and records food leftovers
• Keeps canteen tables, kitchen and other areas clean and orderly
• To carry out any reasonable request by management
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility

We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant / Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. The barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates.

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

• Must be able to work quickly and safely
• Have good communication skills
• Must be able to use simple arithmetic, follow directions, remember orders, read, and write
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Must have 3-5 years experience in similar role

• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food and overhead costs.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Determine how beverages should be presented, and create decorative displays.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
• Hands on involvement with the focus of improving the cooking and overall standards of meals served
• Introduction of new trends in the industry that will uplift the standards and reduce cost of sales without affecting quality

We have an amazing opportunity for a Food Service Assistant to be based at one of our sites. The Food service assistant will execute a variety of tasks associated with food, production, front of house services and any general support needed regarding all Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.

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• To ensure that the Company & Statutory regulations regarding cleanliness & hygiene are complied with within all tasks undertaken.
• To ensure that the quality standards of both customer service and operating processes, health and safety standards and food standards are met.
• Assists in the preparation of meals, especially salads and desserts.
• Places entrees, salads, desserts and other food on the serving line.
• Keeps the serving line well-stocked and clean.
• May assist in training new employees.
• Stores and records food leftovers.
• Keeps canteen tables, kitchen and other areas clean and orderly.
• To ensure that customer expectations are met within the provisions of the contract.
• To ensure a high level of customer service within the area of responsibility.
• Where applicable, to ensure that stock in the designated area of responsibility is counted and signed over to the correct staff on the following shift.
• To carry out any reasonable request by management.
• To report and where possible take action when faced with customer and client complaints or compliments.
• To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
• Must be able to work night shift

• Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface
• Trustworthy and Reliable
• Attention to details
• Motivated
• Passion about service with a smile
• Must enjoy practical and methodical work
• Be honest and reliable
• Have good hand-eye coordination
• Be able to work quickly and safely
• Have good personal hygiene
• Be free from skin allergies to foods and detergents
• Have good communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Customer service orientated

• Matric
• 1 -2-year experience in a similar role
• Culinary qualification would be advantageous

We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team. The Food Service Assistant assists the Cooks and Chefs with food productions and preparations, serves food, and keeps the dining area and kitchen clean.

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.

Grade 12

1 -2-year experience in a similar role

Culinary qualification would be advantageous

• Assists in the preparation of meals, especially salads and desserts
• Places entrees, salads, desserts and other food on the serving line
• Keeps the serving line well-stocked and clean
• Stores and records food leftovers
• Keeps canteen tables, kitchen and other areas clean and orderly
• To carry out any reasonable request by management
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility

We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team. The Food Service Assistant assists the Cooks and Chefs with food productions and preparations, serves food, and keeps the dining area and kitchen clean.

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.

Department

University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Health Sciences

Job Title

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

Post Level

Grade 8

Job Type

Support - Univen Funded

Closing Date

10/10/2025

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Hospitality Management/Food Service Management/Dietetics/Nutrition.
• At least 4 years of managing food and beverage operations.
• Food service management professional (FMP) accreditation will be an added advantage, but not compulsory.
• A driver's license is a requirement.

Skills and competencies

• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and guest services.
• Knowledge of the South African and industry-specific laws.
• Knowledge of food, food hygiene, and food preparation.
• Good business and commercial acumen.
• Strong leadership and motivating skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with guests and staff.
• The ability to think quickly, work in stressful circumstances, and stay calm in a crisis.
• Financial, budgeting, and stock-taking skills.
• Sound decision making and problem solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to forecast supplies as needed
• High level of initiative.

Duties:

1. Management of canteen operations

• Draw up plans for the canteen operations for approval by the Executive Dean/ Faculty Manager.
• Manage the implementation of operational plans and ensure that they are achieved.
• Managing inventory of food supplies and other consumables, ordering necessary supplies as needed, and receiving deliveries.

2. Budgetary and cost control

• Draw up budgets for the canteen for presentation to management.
• Manage canteen budgets according to set principles of the budget control in conjunction with the canteen supervisors and chef
• Maintain high turnover in the canteen through sales control measures and ensure that sales records are kept up to date
• Manage stock procurement effectively, making sure that the canteen is adequately stocked all the time
• Managing inventory, stock, and asset register control.
• Payment of suppliers

3. Food Safety Compliance Management

• Develop a food safety management plan
• Perform bi-annual food safety audits
• Ensure quarterly deep cleaning of kitchens and food service areas
• Ensure that quarterly swabs are done in the storerooms, kitchen, and food service areas.
• Ensure that all kitchen processes or food service areas adhere to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.
• Ensure compliance with local (municipal by-laws), national (regulation R638), and international standards regarding food safety.
• Ensure regular training of staff/students on food safety practices

4. Training of students

• Ensure that the canteen meets the training needs of the Department of Nutrition through maintaining consistent high standards of food and beverage service, food preparation, health, and hygiene.
• Align strategic objectives of the Department of Nutrition with food and beverage training and operations requirements.
• In collaboration with the Department of Nutrition, prepare a WIL timetable for Nutrition (and Hospitality) students in the operational area.

5. Administration and supervision of staff

• Prepare monthly schedules for all operational areas as well as leave administration for all staff.
• Hiring and managing training and development needs of staff in conjunction with HR/ Faculty Manager to ensure high performance within the canteen
• Ensure the implementation of performance management processes in the unit.
• Supervise allocation of responsibilities to ensure optimum utilisation of human resources.

People are the foundation of our business. Stellenbosch Hotel is committed to treating everyone with fairness, respect, and an appreciation for their individuality. We seek out and collaborate with individuals who align with our values and demonstrate a strong potential for growth and development. By fostering an environment of clear roles, open communication, wellness, alignment, and transparency, we empower one another to thrive. This approach inspires pride, cultivates loyalty, and builds lasting relationships.

Food Service Ambassador

Stellenbosch | On-site

Fixed-term contract

The main part of your role will be to ensure our guests receive world-class service, award-winning cuisine and memorable experiences at our conference & events, room service, bars, restaurants, and lounge.

As our Food Service Ambassador, you will work in any food and beverage outlet, such as room service, lounge, restaurant and conference & events. Preparing the area for service, warmly welcoming and seating guests, and providing attentive service throughout their dining or conference experience will be part of your role. You will excel at creating personalised guest experiences, skillfully upselling products, and consistently meeting targets.

With your Matric Certificate, you have relevant experience at an upmarket restaurant in a 4* environment. Having worked across multiple functions, you have a background in using Pilotas well as food and beverage service operations skills, and youre able to work shifts. Your neat and professional appearance accompanies excellent communication and selling skills.

To apply, please click the apply button

Please apply by no later than close of business on03 October 2025.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks after the closing date of this advert, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements of our Employment Equity Plan

Career Opportunity – Services Manager (Kommetjie Area)

At
Careserv
, our vision is clear: consistency, integrity, and care in everything we do. We are seeking an experienced
Services Manager
to take full responsibility for one of our key sites in the Kommetjie area.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong experience in
hospitality and healthcare
, excellent knowledge of
kitchen & housekeeping
, and a passion for people.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, train, and motivate a team – inspiring ownership the Careserv way

Manage daily operations, budgets, admin, and reporting

Ensure quality food preparation, presentation, and service

Oversee housekeeping standards and operational controls

Build strong client and resident relationships

Drive compliance with policies, procedures, and health & safety standards

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' management experience in hospitality/healthcare
• Strong kitchen and housekeeping background
• Relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Fully computer literate
• Flexible with working hours/shifts
• Own transport – essential

At Careserv, you're not just taking on a role – you're joining a
family
that makes a difference every single day.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to with the subject line:
Services Manager – Kommetjie Area
.