Catering - Project Manager : Talentpool

• To provide effective leadership to catering managers and their team of catering staff.

• To ensure the company image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity.

• Develop medium and long-term strategies to grow the business in conjunction with the operations manager as well as the district manager.

• Comply with the divisions budgetary requirements within the financial guidelines.

• Understand and maintain all financial aspects of the business – budgeting, forecasting.

• Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation.

• To work and operate in a stressful environment and perform well under pressure.

• Ensure quality control is in accordance with the company standards.

• Oversee cash management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks etc).

• Effect profit growth in all areas of responsibility.

• Meeting agreed deadlines with regards to submission of forecasts, profit and loss’s etc.

• Human resources management (including I.R., training and development) and performance management.

• Operational standards – Maintain and improve on operational standards as agreed.

• Meeting all quality / star grading standards within the areas of responsibility, as per Tsebo Grading checklist and KRAs within the Performance Management Scheme.

• Ensure smooth running of Biometrics system

• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility

• Sound business acumen.

• Excellent client relations

• Experience in upmarket functions and events management.

• Experience in high quality mass production.

• Previous experience in the food service industry essential.

• Operational Standards: Performance management, financial analysis, computer proficiency & human resources.

• Mymarket and Menutec proficiency.

• Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, Outcome focus & productivity.

• Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface, managing group process, communication skills (verbal and written) & organizational skills.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Flexibility with respect to working hours.

• Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment.

• Innovative approach to streamlining systems.

• Min of 5 years’ experience in a similar environment

• 2-3 years project or Senior management experience

• Minimum matric

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge of legislation relevant to the industry

• Business Management principles, including proven financial skills

• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

• Computer literate & excellent people and customer service skills

• Understand back of house and kitchen brigade

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