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Food Service Manager: Catering Services (2 year fixed-term) (3318, 3306)

Overview

Reference
3318, 3306

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -- Gqeberha

Job Type
Contract

Posted
11 September 2025

Closing date
26 Sep 2025 20:59


CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Manage the profitability and productivity of the catering outlet by the efficient and effective management of staff in providing quality food and maintaining customer satisfaction and hygiene standards in accordance with applicable legislation relating to health and safety

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Efficient and quality production and delivery of food
  • Manage the Efficient and effective set up of the in-house dining areas.
  • Manage the Efficient and Effective running of the kitchen.
  • Staff Management
  • Documentation Control and Management / Reporting
  • Maximise Financial Output and Minimise Financial Risk and Loss
  • Stock Management
  • Compliance to food, health, and safety requirements
  • Customer Service Excellence

CORE COMPETENCIES

The incumbent of this position must have:

  • Computer Literacy (MS Office)
  • Thoroughness
  • Results-orientation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Financial Acumen
  • Customer service orientation
  • Planning and organising
  • Communication
  • Diversity
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability
  • Accountability
  • Conflict Management
  • Knowledge and understanding of food, health, and safety requirements.

Knowledge of food, food hygiene and food preparation

  • Problem-solving
  • Sense of urgency

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

v  Grade 12 or relevant vocational certificate in hospitality industry

v  Normally 2-5 Years relevant and / or working experience

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 26 September 2025.


Contact information

Ntombebhongo Somana