18 Wait Staff 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

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the food service market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food service chains, distributors, and institutional clients.
• Drive sales performance to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align offerings with customer needs.
• Stay ahead of market trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.

• 5+ years experience in FSI / FMCG Sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Preferably in Food, Beverage or Dairy.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• In-depth understanding of the food service supply chain and market dynamics.
• Bachelors degree in business, Sales, or a related field (post graduate qualification is a plus).
• Must have valid drivers license and own vehicle, and be able to travel as and when required.

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

Job title: National Sales Manager Food Service and Wholesale

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 08, 2025

Reports to: Head of Sales

Direct reports: 3

• 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 KAMs 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.

• 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

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

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

Overview

Directorate: Facilities Management (Based at M4 Building – Karl Bremmer Hospital)

Remuneration package: R638 856 per annum

Service benefits: 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dietician.
• Registration with a Professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence. Willing to travel throughout the Western Cape Province. Incumbent must be willing to travel away from the office as required and perform duties outside normal operating hours.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge in food services and related field. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Proven computer literacy. Report writing and analytical skills. Sound management, facilitation and presentation skills.

• Facilitate the updating, development and promotion of provincial implementation guidelines, standard operating procedures and logs for food service management.
• Develop, implement and present strategic and operational plans for food service management.
• Monitor the implementation and maintenance of the provincial food service management implementation guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Implement provincial standardized full menu, specialised diet menu and associated recipes.
• Perform nutritional analysis of the full menu and specialised diets to ensure compliance with minimum nutritional requirements.
• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of OHSA and HACCP Guidelines.
• Establish monitoring and evaluation tools and mechanisms for food service management.
• Facilitate provincial and national food service management audits, including milk kitchens.
• Ensure Food Service Units (FSU’s) comply with environmental health legislation.
• Develop and control quality standards and specifications for tenders and contracts related to food service management.
• Identify and develop suitable food service management training programs in collaboration with the Directorate: People Development.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate information system for FSU’s.
• Provide input on the layout and design of FSU’s for newly planned hospitals and existing FSU’s being renovated or upgraded.
• Monitor and provide input into FSU equipment budgets.
• Conduct situational analyses to identify gaps and provide guidance to policy and budget decision makers.
• Assist District Management and Hospital Management to oversee the more technical and complex aspects in respect of the FSU’s at the small district hospitals where no provision for food service management posts have been made.
• Work closely with the Directorate: Service Priorities Coordination Early Life Course Unit and the Nutrition Focal Persons to ensure FSU’s align with the Provincial Programmes and Guidelines for the provision of optimal nutrition as part of the treatment care plan for hospital inpatients.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests.

Closing Date: 19 September 2025

Applications are submitted online via (click “online applications”).