Assistant Manager: Catering Services

SUMMARY:
- Efficient and quality production and delivery of food - Manage Function and Venue Set Up - Staff

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Drive profitability and productivity of the catering outlet by employing staff management, quality food output at affordable prices and maintaining customer satisfaction and hygiene standards in accordance with applicable

legislation relating to health and safety.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Efficient and quality production and delivery of food
• Manage Function and Venue Set Up
• Staff Management Assistance
• Documentation Control and Management
• Minimise Financial Risk and Loss
• Stock Management
• Compliance to food, health and safety requirements
• Customer Service Excellence

CORE COMPETENCIES

The incumbent of this position must have:

• Computer literate
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Accountability
• Flexibility
• Results-orientation
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Pursuing professional excellence
• Thoroughness
• Knowledge and understanding of food, health and safety requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 plus relevant certificate in hospitality industry
• Driver’s licence
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in hospitality industry plus 2-3 years’ experience in a supervisory role
• 2-3 years’ experience in customer services

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 03 May 2024.