Catering Manager - Mining - LimpopoFull job descriptionAs a prominent player in the catering industry, we actively seek out top talent. Tsebo Catering has recently launched a Talent Pool advertisement for the position of Catering Manager. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day catering operations at a large mining facility in the Limpopo region. The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for managing the catering unit, adapt to and thrive in a demanding work environment ,set and maintain high service delivery standards , lead, motivate, and train staff and implement and uphold operational controls within budgetary constraints.As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs.Duties & ResponsibilitiesTake full responsibility and management of the unitNeed to be able to work in a demanding environment.Setting and management of service delivery standardsLead, motivate, train and develop a team of staffImplement and maintain operational controls in line within budgetary requirementsEnsure quality of food preparation, presentation and service is up to standard by meeting all quality star grading standards in all areas of responsibility as per grading checklistEnsure all policies and procedures are complied withDaily HR and IR issues (including training, development & performance management)Analyse and pre-empt client needs and possible complaintsTake responsibility for all functions by organising, preparing & co-ordinating.Management of all administration, finances, debtors, budgets, etc.Process paperwork and compile & understand weekly & monthly P & LRelationship building with the client and customers on a daily basis (essential)Must be able to work long hours and over weekends should there be a needStay abreast of latest food trends and best practicesSkills and CompetenciesExcellent food skills requiredStrong judgement and problem solving skillsExcellent people skillsStrong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)Flexibility with regards to working hoursAttention to detailClient service focusedBusiness management principlesFully computer literatePrevious managerial experience in the mining industry is advantageousMinimum of 5 years management experience in a similar roleDrivers licenceWilling to relocate to a remote siteQualificationsMatricNational Diploma in Hospitality Management or any relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
