Job Advert Summary

We are recruiting for a Kitchen Manager/Chef, to oversee overall management, planning and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5 star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.
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

Skills and Competencies

• Culinary Qualification advantageous
• Experience as a Kitchen Manager / Chef in a very business envorinment
• Entrepreneurial Skills.
• Organizing and Planning ability.
• Marketing and promotion skills.
• Interpersonal skills: Leadership & Relationship Building
• Good Communication (written & verbal).
• Customer service orientated.
• Financial acumen.
• Passionate, good attitude, driven, energetic & commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant qualification
• Must be computer literate (MS Office)
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong in functions and coordination

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee overall management, planning, and control of the functions and Kitchen operation - maintaining 5-star standards set by both the company and the client within agreed budgetary limits.
• Manage all client events, quoting on function requirements and function bookings.
• Manage and report functions reservations.
• Sufficient monitoring of operations during service times.
• Assist in control of production costs.
• To liaise or ensure correspondence with clients both verbally and electronically
• Assist the Management team as required.
• Build and maintain customer and client relationships.
• Supervise & maintain quality and service at all times to the highest level.
• Ensure that all control measures are in place for all revenue/cash handling/stock control and invoicing all clients after functions.
• Debtors control and follow up on payments.
• Ensure all Feedem policies and procedures are complied with.
• Assist in Special Projects.
• Taking stock of food items when requested to do so
• Ensuring the smooth management of the banqueting
• Required to work overtime when requested
• Ensure operations are in accordance with Feedem standard