21 Food Service Supervisors jobs in South Africa

To prepare all KFC products in accordance with the KFC standard operating procedures, with strict adherence to Health and Safety standards

Prepare and cook KFC products using approved KFC standards and procedures when instructed by the manager

- Portion ingredients and cooked products using approved KFC procedures

- Hold and monitor product quality by checking and acting upon expiration dates and times for each product

- Ensure the correct use of product holding equipment in respect of holding times and temperatures

- Follow all standard procedures and schedules for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation and storage areas equipment and utensils

- Capture product preparation information and monitor product quality by checking and acting upon expiration dates and times for products

- Adhere to Yum’s culture principles

- Be obsessed about product quality by ensuring product is prepared and served to customers as per KFC standards and every customer is satisfied

- Perform other duties from time to time as requested by the Restaurant General Manager/Assistant Manager/Shift Supervisor

To prepare all KFC products in accordance with the KFC standard operating procedures, with strict adherence to Health and Safety standards

Prepare and cook KFC products using approved KFC standards and procedures when instructed by the manager

- Portion ingredients and cooked products using approved KFC procedures

- Hold and monitor product quality by checking and acting upon expiration dates and times for each product

- Ensure the correct use of product holding equipment in respect of holding times and temperatures

- Follow all standard procedures and schedules for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation and storage areas equipment and utensils

- Capture product preparation information and monitor product quality by checking and acting upon expiration dates and times for products

- Adhere to Yum’s culture principles

- Be obsessed about product quality by ensuring product is prepared and served to customers as per KFC standards and every customer is satisfied

- Perform other duties from time to time as requested by the Restaurant General Manager/Assistant Manager/Shift Supervisor

To prepare all KFC products in accordance with the KFC standard operating procedures, with strict adherence to Health and Safety standards

Prepare and cook KFC products using approved KFC standards and procedures when instructed by the manager

- Portion ingredients and cooked products using approved KFC procedures

- Hold and monitor product quality by checking and acting upon expiration dates and times for each product

- Ensure the correct use of product holding equipment in respect of holding times and temperatures

- Follow all standard procedures and schedules for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation and storage areas equipment and utensils

- Capture product preparation information and monitor product quality by checking and acting upon expiration dates and times for products

- Adhere to Yum’s culture principles

- Be obsessed about product quality by ensuring product is prepared and served to customers as per KFC standards and every customer is satisfied

- Perform other duties from time to time as requested by the Restaurant General Manager/Assistant Manager/Shift Supervisor

Overview

At I&J, part of AVI, we combine close to 115 years of excellence with a forward-thinking approach to the fishing industry. As a leader in premium seafood, including Cape Hake and farmed Cape Abalone, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering local communities. Our latest innovation, Air-Fri’kn Amazing, brings bold flavours and crispy perfection to your air fryer, showcasing our passion for quality and customer-centric excellence.

Why Join I&J?

• Industry Leader : Work with a renowned brand known for premium Cape Hake and farmed Abalone.
• Sustainability Focused : Contribute to responsible fishing practices with MSC accreditation.
• Community Impact : Be part of a company that empowers and invests in local communities.

An exciting opportunity exists for a National Sales Manager Food Service and Wholesale at I&J . As the successful incumbent you will lead, manage, and grow the Food Service and Wholesale channel across South Africa and selected African markets. The role is accountable for developing and executing strategic sales plans, managing a team of Key Account Managers, and ensuring customer partnerships, stock and pricing optimisation, and compliance across domestic and export markets. The position ensures profitable growth, long-term sustainability, and operational excellence in line with I&J’s commercial objectives.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to : Head of Sales
• Direct reports : 3

Key Areas of Impact:

• Develop and implement the National Food Service & Wholesale strategy aligned to I&J’s domestic sales objectives.
• Lead and manage Key Account Managers (KAMs) across customer groups, ensuring clear targets and strategic alignment.
• Drive customer segmentation, strategic planning, and execution to expand channel presence and share.
• Provide leadership in negotiations of trading terms and strategic partnerships with major wholesalers and food service groups

• Own the channel Profit and Loss (P&L), ensuring achievement of revenue, volume, margin, and profitability targets.
• Monitor and manage pricing, deals, and Key Value Items (KVI) lines to maximise profitability.
• Ensure accurate stock allocation, forecasting, and pipeline management, working with cross-functional teams to meet demand and minimise risk.
• Oversee trade debtor performance, ensuring timely collections and adherence to credit policies. Coordinate sales demand forecasts for production planning to ensure optimal stock availability across customers and various regional depots.

• Build strong customer relationships across wholesalers, food service groups and export partners.
• Lead category growth initiatives, leveraging customer insights to shape assortment, pack formats, and pricing strategies.
• Support and guide KAM’s in customer visits, joint business planning and promotional execution.
• Ensure long-term planning and short-term action plans are effectively delivered against financial and strategic goals.

• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure service excellence, OTIF delivery and efficient DC-to-DC flows.
• Oversee export operations, including compliance with documentation - health certificates, seals, customs requirements, cross-border logistics, and minimum order volumes.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks in export planning, ensuring customer service and monthly sales objectives are achieved.
• Streamline processes with internal departments to improve efficiency and responsiveness.

• Recruit, coach, train, and develop the Key Account Managers and support, driving high performance and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set KPIs, and provide ongoing feedback.
• Foster a collaborative team culture, ensuring alignment between individual objectives and business goals.
• Build succession capability and develop future leadership within the Food Service sales team.

Experience that set you up for success:

• 5 years’ FMCG sales experience, including experience Key Account or Channel Management
• Proven experience in Food Service and Wholesale channels
• Exposure to export operations and cross-border logistics

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Commerce, Sales, or Business Management

Additional Requirements:

• Strong in numerical analysis and problem solving
• Business Administration and Customer Relationship Management experience
• Sales Planning and Forecasting
• Strong communication skills
• Own reliable vehicle

Take the Next Step with I&J

Join us to shape the future of South African seafood while making a meaningful impact on communities and the environment and be part of a team committed to excellence and making a positive impact.

Overview

The Technical Service Manager is responsible for providing technical support with a strong focus on customer solutions that contribute to business growth in the Southern Africa region. This includes working with key accounts, retail brand customers, and regular beverages and food customers, while also identifying opportunities for cross-selling across the full ADM product portfolio.

• The main duties of this role will include:
• Actively support our commercial expansion strategy in Africa
• Customer advice on application and production technology
• Professional support during trial and first fillings for our customers on-site
• Consultant for our customers and sales team in relation to all technical questions
• Establish and develop long-term customer relationships monitoring the market and identify market potential
• Consulting for project coordination and process design
• Continuous alignment with and support to local sales team

• Degree in food technology or comparable work experience
• Professional experience in production technology or technical support or as production technology consultant in beverage and food industry
• Deep technical understanding and basic knowledge of business administration
• Excellent English skills required
• Enthusiasm, initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Team spirit and strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer and service orientation and technology skills
• Structured and self-dependent working style
• Flexible and willingness to travel regularly within Southern African region

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility
• An informal company atmosphere and great scope for developing your own ideas
• Excellent career opportunities in a global company of the food and beverage industry
• An attractive remuneration package and additional company benefits

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

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98745BR

The Technical Service Manager is responsible for providing technical support with a strong focus on customer solutions that contribute to business growth in the Southern Africa region. This includes working with key accounts retail brand customers and regular beverages and food customers while also identifying opportunities for cross-selling across the full ADM product portfolio.

• The main duties of this role will include:
• Actively support our commercial expansion strategy in Africa
• Customer advice on application & production technology
• Professional support during trial and first fillings for our customers on-site
• Consultant for our customers and sales team in relation to all technical questions
• Establish and develop long-term customer relationships monitoring the market and identify market potential
• Consulting for project coordination and process design
• Continuous alignment with and support to local sales team

• Degree in food technology or comparable work experience
• Professional experience in technical sales support or as production technology consultant in beverage and food industry
• Deep technical understanding and basic knowledge of business administration
• Excellent English skills required
• Enthusiasm initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Team spirit and strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong customer and service orientation and technology skills
• Structured and self-dependent working style
• Flexible and willingness to travel regularly within Southern African region

• Challenging tasks short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility
• An informal company atmosphere and great scope for developing your own ideas
• Excellent career opportunities in a global company of the food and beverage industry
• An attractive remuneration package and additional company benefits

At ADM we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste and a commitment to sustainability we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth depth insights facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food beverages health and wellness and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at .

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

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