Assistant Catering Manager
Empact Group
Cape Town, Western Cape
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Posted 13 January 2026 - Closing Date 31 January 2026

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Job Description

The Main Purpose of the job

The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.

  Education and Experience required:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory
  • Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory
  • Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory
  • High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable
 Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required:
  • Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous
  • 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 balance the budget and save on soft costs
  • Computer literate

 Key areas of responsibility:

  • Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
  • Assist with implementation of the production process.
  • Assist with managing food/labour costs.
  • Overall understanding of HACCP.
  • To develop and plan menus.
  • Kitchen brigade management.
  • Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.