Kitchen Manager Job at Empact Group

The Main Purpose of the job

• The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing smooth operation of kitchen production, maintain consistency in all menu items and ensure the readiness of the menu items on the belt. Oversee all Health and Safety related aspects in the area of responsibility. Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager.

Education and Experience required:

• Matric is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is desired, but not compulsory/advantageous
• Minimum 2 Years’ experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory
• Experience with Health and Safety
• Must be computer literate
• Experience with stock control, ordering and receiving 
• Hospital Catering experience advantageous
• Knowledge of Special diets advantageous

 Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws
• Customer Service Skills
• Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Computer literate (Excel, word, outlook, etc.)
• Health and Safety knowledge

 Key areas of responsibility:

• Oversee smooth operation of kitchen production
• Maintain consistency for all menu items
• Ensure all menu items are ready on the belt when service starts
• Manage subordinates to ensure compliance to SOP’s, recipes
• Assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager
• To ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods thereby avoid waste and keep costs down
• Delivering excellent service
• To assist in all food production areas with basic food preparation in accordance with menu cycle requirements
• To assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records, Health and Safety records etc. 
• To help with regular stock takes as and when required
• To maintain temperature records as required and to report any variance
• Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs
• All food wastage to be recorded and minimised
• Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required
• Support, train, coach and develop the team

Closing Date 15 September 2026