Catering Manager – Compass Group
: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: General
Posted by Compass Group on Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Reference: 3872
Apply before Friday, January 4, 2019 – 30 Days left
Vacancy Details
Employer: Compass Group
If you have a passion for customer service and experience in the hospitality industry as a Restaurant, Hotel or Catering Manager – we would love you to join our team!
Providing corporate food solutions to blue chip clients across South Africa; Compass Group is a market leader and is seeking to grow our team with creative, talented hospitality professionals.
The successful applicant will be responsible for all food service related activities which include managing of daily operations of the kitchen and restaurant area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs and an overall leadership of the team on site.
Manage daily, end-to-end operation of the solution/site
Lead and motivate a diverse team and drive customer experience
Ensure that the facility adheres to all requirements in line with statutory Health, Safety and Environmental policies
Manage the catering service facility optimally in order to surpass client and customer expectations.
Continuous client engagement which includes regular meetings and effective communication with client and management team
Conduct regular risk assessments of the entire facility
Ensure staff is adequately trained and adhere to Compass and client processes and procedures
Manage and monitor service level agreements and continuously strive to improve service offering
Innovate and creatively solve problems proactively
Stock management and control
Menu standardization implementation and ongoing monitoring
Financial reporting: month end accounting and analysis
Assist when required with ad hoc and or monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders
Staff cost control in terms of staff rosters, over time control and payroll administration.
Desirable education and experience:
Relevant Tertiary qualification in hospitality
At least 3 years’ experience in similar position
Leadership experience with an hotel, country club or up-market restaurant ideal
Implementation of change programmes, unit mobilization experience is advantageous
Experience working within brand guidelines to deliver results
Experience in costing, budgets, forecasts and invoicing is advantageous
Proven experience in managing successful departments/teams
Driver’s License is required
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Excellent knowledge of the catering environment
Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety policies and processes relevant to the catering industry
Computer literate (MS Office)
Excellent customer services skills
Excellent communication skills
Financial Acumen and report writing
Leadership and people management skills
Performance management experience coupled with sound knowledge of South African and industry-specific Labour Laws
Results orientation
Driven, self-motivated
Problem solving skills
Negotiation Skills
Desired Skills
Leadership
Problem solving
Innovative
Composure
Communication
Desired Work Experience
2 to 5 years Catering
2 to 5 years Restaurant & Bar
Desired Education Level
Diploma
About The Employer
With over 30 years of experience in South Africa and a range of seasoned, specialist professionals who provide quality food services and solutions in catering, cleaning, hygiene and hospitality, Compass Group is a partner you can count on.
Employing over 25,000 South Africans; we offer opportunities for professionals across Corporate Functions (Finance, Procurement, HR etc.) and General Management as well as specialist career paths within the culinary arts, hospitality and cleaning.
Join our business as a trainee in cleaning and grow a career within our Group of businesses through ongoing development. We also offer internships and learnerships across our business.
Our Group comprises of market-leading solutions providers such as Supercare Cleaning, Supercare Hygiene and Pest Control, Eurest, Medirest, ESS and Chartwells.
Employer & Job Benefits
Work/Life Balance
Cost to Company
Medical Aid
Retirement Fund
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