Assistant Restaurant Manager - King Williamstown 3

Overview

Rhodes University — Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Position : Assistant Restaurant Manager, King Williamstown (Rhodes University, Food Services Section, Division of Residential Operations)

Type : Permanent (may be appointed on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years).

Job Description

The Food Services Section of the Division of Residential Operations at Rhodes University invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Division of Food Services is an in-house operated catering service that creates a hospitable environment in dining rooms, providing a social environment for students. We support local suppliers and ensure the nutritional well-being of students. We are a team of 196 staff.

Main Objective : To assist the Manager : Food Services in running Food Services operations, particularly regarding staff management and the implementation of procedures and standards to ensure high-quality service delivery. The post contributes to the Residential Operations Division Vision & Mission Statement and Rhodes University’s objective of being a world-class institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager : Food Services in running Food Services operations, particularly staff management and implementation of procedures and standards.
• Contribute to the Residential Operations Division Vision & Mission; support high-quality service delivery.
• Provide convenient and flexible access to nutritious, well-balanced meals in a hygienic environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

Application Process

Applications require a comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications, including : reasons for leaving previous jobs; referees with direct line managers; a motivation outlining interest and suitability. No hand-written applications. Submit via the website and online recruitment system. Incomplete submissions may disqualify.

Documents to submit : comprehensive CV, relevant qualifications, reasons for leaving, referees with contact details, motivation.

Selection may include an assessment, presentation, and interview. Short-listed candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration

Remuneration per annum (Grade 13) : Basic Pensionable Salary per annum : R539 568; Cost to Company per annum (approx.) : R710 658.

All applications treated in strict confidence. The University may appoint on a fixed-term contract. Closing Date : 29 September 2025. If not contacted within 30 days of closing date, consider application unsuccessful.

Values & Diversity

Rhodes University values Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Collegiality and Compassion. The University encourages applicants from underrepresented designated groups and persons with disabilities. See Employment Equity compliance statements as required by law.

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