Role : Senior Catering Manager
Location : Cape Peninsula - Kommetjie
Salary : TBC
What 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 58 years experience in a similar senior management role ideally in a hospital, healthcare, or high-volume catering environmentStrong understanding of kitchen operations, stock control, portioning, waste reduction, and menu costingExperience in running a coffee shop , with a focus on customer service, quality control, and daily operationsSkilled in coordinating functions and events from planning to executionKnowledgeable in special dietary requirements and how to integrate them into menu planning and serviceProficient 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 managementFamiliar with labour legislation and basic Industrial Relations (IR) proceduresExcellent communicator fluent in both English and AfrikaansWell-organised, solution-oriented, and calm under pressureAble and willing to work evenings, weekends, and public holidaysA natural people-person who builds strong relationships with clients, staff, and suppliersOut-of-the-box thinker who thrives in environments where no two days are the sameMust have a valid drivers licence and own transportA formal qualification in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field will be a strong advantageWhy this role matters :
Because here, food is more than nourishment, its connection. Service is more than duty, its dignity. And we believe the right person in this role will do more than manage, theyll lead a team that genuinely cares .
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, dont wait. Were hiring soon, and wed love to meet the person who reads this and thinks : this was written for me.