Assistant Catering Manager

About Us

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Catering Manager to support the Catering Manager in delivering high-quality food services and managing daily catering operations. This role is key to ensuring operational efficiency, food quality, and exceptional client service.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen and food service operations
• Manage staff schedules, attendance, and performance on site
• Ensure compliance with food quality, hygiene, and safety standards (HACCP)
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management
• Support strong client relationships and service delivery excellence
• Maintain operational efficiency and continuous improvement standards

Skills and Competencies

• Must enjoy working with people.
• Must have good organisational skills.
• Be able to pay attention to detail.
• Have good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Be able to work irregular hours, on weekends and public holidays.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good grooming and presentation skills.
• Must be comfortable working with computers
• Must able to negotiate, organise, delegate and work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Relevant hospitality or catering qualification
• 2–5 years’ experience in catering or food services
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must have completed at least a grade 12 / secondary education