Senior Catering Manager

AF Consulting

Hermanus, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Role: Senior Catering Manager
Location: Hermanus Western Cape
Salary: TBCWhat your days might look like:

Steering a full kitchen and coffee shop operation — no two days are ever the same
Supporting your team with hands-on guidance and honest leadership
Balancing the books, stock, and schedules while still making time for a customer conversation
Coordinating functions that make people feel seen, celebrated, and cared for
Overseeing customer accounts and ensuring efficient, accurate billing
Keeping things clean, safe, and always up to standard — from the laundry to the last cup of coffee
Upholding food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
Managing suppliers, deliveries, and budget controls with precision

Who you are:

A seasoned leader with at least 5–8 years’ experience in a similar senior management role — ideally in a hospital, healthcare, or high-volume catering environment
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, stock control, portioning, waste reduction, and menu costing
Experience in running a coffee shop, with a focus on customer service, quality control, and daily operations
Skilled in coordinating functions and events — from planning to execution
Knowledgeable in special dietary requirements and how to integrate them into menu planning and service
Proficient in Point-of-Sale systems, stock systems, and general computer literacy (MS Office, email, basic reporting)
Experienced in HR processes, including payroll, discipline, staff supervision, and performance management
Familiar with labour legislation and basic Industrial Relations (IR) procedures
Excellent communicator — fluent in both English and Afrikaans
Well-organised, solution-oriented, and calm under pressure
Able and willing to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
A natural people-person who builds strong relationships with clients, staff, and suppliers
Out-of-the-box thinker who thrives in environments where no two days are the same
Must have a valid driver’s licence and own transport
A formal qualification in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field will be a strong advantage

Why this role matters: Because here, food is more than nourishment, it’s connection. Service is more than duty, it’s dignity. And we believe the right person in this role will do more than manage, they’ll lead a team that genuinely cares.If this sounds like your kind of challenge, don’t wait. We’re hiring soon, and we’d love to meet the person who reads this and thinks: this was written for me.

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