Kitchen Manager
Full time @Faircape posted 1 month ago in Hospitality & Entertainment Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 189788
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Offered Salary 0
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Career Level Managerial-level
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Experience 7 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Hospitality
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Qualifications Diploma
Job Description
Faircape Restaurant and Catering | Bridgewater Manor, Somerset West Kitchen Manager – Daily Operations Reference: 174026
Faircape Restaurant and Catering operates within Faircape Life’s luxury retirement villages, delivering high-quality, restaurant-standard meals across six prestigious Western Cape locations. Our kitchens are structured, professional environments prioritising consistency, hygiene, and operational excellence.
We are seeking a detail-driven Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations at Bridgewater Manor. This role suits a hands-on hospitality professional who thrives on stock accuracy, compliance, and structured processes, working closely with Chefs to ensure smooth, well-controlled kitchen operations.
Why Join Faircape?
- Above-market salaries – we reward reliability and excellence
- Work-life balance – structured day shifts, no late nights
- Prestigious environment – modern kitchens in luxury villages
- Stability & growth – part of a long-standing group with six sites
- Supportive team culture – clear processes and accountability
Key Responsibilities
- Stock & Operations: Implement SOPs, manage stock control, conduct counts, oversee procurement, reduce wastage, maintain equipment, ensure hygiene compliance.
- Health & Safety: Lead HACCP, conduct inspections, attend monthly meetings, ensure Department of Health compliance, report incidents.
- Team Leadership: Supervise scullers/kitchen staff, mentor and train on SOPs and hygiene, oversee onboarding.
- Administration: Submit accurate reports, manage assets/equipment, drive efficiency improvements.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric; Hospitality/Culinary qualification advantageous
- Food Safety/Hygiene Certification
- Experience in kitchen/catering/food service environment
- Proven stock control and inventory management exposure
- Knowledge of food safety standards, Health & Safety basics
- POS system experience advantageous
Skills & Competencies
- Strong administration and reporting ability
- Computer literate (Excel)
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear communication, customer-focused interpersonal style
- Calm under pressure, able to manage priorities
- Comfortable engaging with elderly residents and teams
Personal Attributes
- Professional, reliable, well-groomed
- Organised, structured, process-driven
- Team-oriented with accountability
- Strong follow-through and problem-solving ability
Specific Requirements
- Clear health, criminal, and credit records
- Own reliable transport
- Two written references
Working Hours
- Monday–Friday: 07h30–17h00
- Alternate Saturdays: 08h00–12h00
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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