Job Advert Summary

• We are recruiting for a District Manager with Education experience to manage a group of all units under the control to the satisfaction of the designated clients, adherence to contractual specifications, budgets and acceptable profits.

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary culinary Degree or Project Management Qualificcation.
• Previous 8 -15 years managerial experience in the hospitality Industry sector advantageous
• Excellent food skills required.
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Weekly visits to units according to time plan which is to be handed to Operations Manager during the preceding week. Clients to be
• visited while calling at the units. Prepare and present SLA and/or agreements with clients as required.
• Comprehensive checking of all weekly returns compiled by unit management. Training and guidance to ensure management complete administration accurately.
• Unit visit objectives to include increase turnover, staff motivation, retention and organic growth. Restructure staffing and staffing levels to obtain optimum efficiency.
• Adherence of all close-off dates as per present system regarding administration systems and information received from the units.
• Spot stock and cash check on at least one unit per week.
• Implementation of the company administration manual as well as regular meetings at contracts regarding matters delegated to you on an ongoing basis.
• To assist/attend functions as and when required.
• Assist Sales team with tenders/ proposals and rebids.
• Assist/co-ordinate kitchen upgrades.
• Client entertainment and relationship building.
• Co-ordinate client/customer and surveys and consequent follow-ups.
• Attend catering forum/ canteen committee meetings or management meetings as required.
• Conduct monthly catering managers meeting.
• Attend a selection of catering unit monthly meetings.
• To report and take action where appropriate, on any complaints, accident, theft, loss, damage, fire, or unfit food.

Closing Date

• 2025/09/30