Website Feedem
Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 4 000 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.
Job Advert Summary
- We are recruiting for an Assistant Catering Manager with Retirement experience , 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.
Minimum Requirements
Skills and Competencies
- Culinary Qualification advantageous
- Experience as a Assistant Cateriing in a Retirement 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
