Job Advert Summary    

• We are currently recruiting for a Relief Catering Manager to join our team, in this role you will be required to manage the different catering units on a monthly basis through setting and maintaining service delivery standards.
• It will be your responsibility to lead, motivate and train staff.
• Implement and maintain operational controls in line/within budgetary requirements.  
• 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.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric or Matric equivalent
• Chef Qualification
• Formal Catering/Hospitality Qualification
• Food production and menu planning
• Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, Outcome focus & Productivity
• Interpersonal skills: Client/customer interface, Managing Group process & Communication skills
• Strong admin skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment
• Staff training

Experience

• Previous managerial experience in the catering sectors: Retirement, Education, Corporate, Healthcare
• Operational Standards: Performance management, Financial analysis, Computer proficiency & Human Resources
• Able to travel to various locations in and around the greater Cape Town area
• Able to travel frequently away from home and at short notice
• Own transport & valid driver’s license essential

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To relieve in Catering units in the absence of the unit manager.
• To ensure that a complete handover is done, that all money is handed over and signed for and that a completed handover manual is
• received and discussed.
• To ensure that Unit GP is maintained as before relief
• Complete and handover report to District Manager and Human Resources on each unit at the end of your period of relief, i.e. no later
• than one week after departure.Hand over all relevant information, keys, money, etc. appropriate to the unit to the unit’s manager on departure.
• To ensure the provision of quality food and service to meet the requirements of the Company. This includes all meals, functions and resale items.
• To plan and cost menus, making sure that budgetary limits and prescribed meal specifications are adhered to.
• To ensure that housekeeping & laundry requirements are met, as per the contract.
• To ensure correct and timeous completion of all administrative work. Weekly papers to be ready for collection by specified time.
• To ensure staff records are up to date and kept in accordance with Company and Statutory requirements.
• To ensure effective security and safety in all areas under your control, including hygiene.
• To be aware of and respond to the needs of your staff, including induction, monitoring performance, coaching and ensuring that development training is effected.
• To carry out on-the-job training as requested by the Company.
• To ensure that regular fire drills are held, evacuation procedures are understood and effected.
• To complete and submit all necessary, relevant documentation in the event of fire, theft, burglary, accident or injury.
• To ensure that staff are clean and correctly dressed at all times.
• Manage subordinates complying with Company and Statutory procedures.
• To practise and be seen to be practising good employee relations.
• To constantly be aware of the needs of the client and customer, continuously striving to create the right environment.
• To wear the prescribed Company uniform at all times when on duty.
• To attend to client/customer complaints satisfactorily.
• To attend meetings and training courses as and when required.
• To perform any other reasonable duties requested by management.

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/05