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 Onrus Manor, Hermanus. 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 guidelinesMonitor 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 controlsAttending monthly Health and Safety meetingsKeeping kitchen on standard as per specifications of the Department of HealthEnsuring that the kitchen is of correct hygiene standardsConsult with employees regarding risk management concernsReport incidents immediately, record and investigate all incidents within their work areaImmediately 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 processGet authorisation from Management on movement or disposal of assets.Manage and maintain asset stock, ensure that assets are controlled and not abusedReport any discrepancies to managementEnsure accurate stock counts on assets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and submit on time

 Qualification: 

MatricRelevant tertiary qualification advantageous

Experience and Knowledge:

Previous staff management experiencePrevious experience in stock managementKnowledge & experience of kitchen operations is advantageousHealth & Safety knowledge and experience

Skills and Attributes:

Logical, critical thinking and problem solving abilitiesReport writing and admin skills Professional communication skills ProactiveComputer proficiencyExcellent leadership and decision-making skillsAbility to multitask and work efficiently under pressureExcellent organisational and time management skill

Specific Requirements

Solid and positive referencesClear health recordClear credit recordNo 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.