Kitchen Manager - Cape Town Region
Faircape
Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, is located in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape, providing meals to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres. We are seeking a Kitchen Manager at our luxury retirement facility within the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The Kitchen Manager plays a pivotal role within our facility, the successful incumbent will be responsible for overseeing stock levels, health and safety, food wastage, and administrative functions within the kitchen. If you thrive within a fast-paced environment then this is the opportunity for you. Duties will include but are not limited to: Stock and Kitchen Management: Implement and Oversee Standard Operational Procedures: Ensure that all relevant Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) are effectively put into practice and managed within the kitchen. Stock Management Oversight: Take responsibility for the accurate and procedure-complaint management of all stock, including food and crockery. Procurement Protocol Adherence: Ensure that stock procurement follows established procedures and guidelines. Coordinate the distribution of the required stock quantities to Chefs based on resident bookings for daily meals. Perform regular stock counts, either on a daily or weekly basis, to maintain correct stock levels, bringing inventory to par as necessary. Establish and manage a waste management system to minimise resource and food wastage. Guarantee the accuracy of stock audits and promptly address and correct any identified discrepancies. Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance according to established procedures and schedules. Ensure that stock is stored correctly. Adhere to health and safety guidelines Monitor and maintain precise temperature control in fridges and freezers to ensure food safety. Ensure the timely completion of reports required for kitchen management. Health and Safety Implementing and managing HACCP controls Attending monthly Health and Safety meetings Keeping kitchen on standard as per specifications of the Department of Health Ensuring that the kitchen is of correct hygiene standards Consult with employees regarding risk management concerns Report incidents immediately, record and investigate all incidents within their work area Immediately investigate all hazards reported and implement measures to control or eliminate such hazards Policies and Procedures: Ensure where necessary, training of policies and procedures takes place and ensure staff are competent Deviations from procedure must be managed and reported on Ensure that standard operating procedures are implemented Make suggestions for procedural improvements and ensure that it follows the correct approval process before implementing Equipment Management Manage fixed assets movement and disposal process Get authorisation from Management on movement or disposal of assets. Manage and maintain asset stock, ensure that assets are controlled and not abused Report any discrepancies to management Ensure accurate stock counts on assets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and submit on time Qualification: Matric Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous Experience and Knowledge: Previous staff management experience Previous experience in stock management Knowledge & experience of kitchen operations is advantageous Health & Safety knowledge and experience Skills and Attributes: Logical, critical thinking and problem solving abilities Report writing and admin skills Professional communication skills Proactive Computer proficiency Excellent leadership and decision-making skills Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure Excellent organisational and time management skill Specific Requirements Solid and positive references Clear health record Clear credit record No criminal record Working hours are 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07h30 - 17h00 with a 60-minute lunch break, and every alternate Saturdays, 09h00 - 13h00. Salary on offer from R 25,000.00 Cost to Company per month, the salary will be dependent on relevant experience, skills and attributes. To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website https://faircape.co.za/ Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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