Job Opportunities at Empact Group

The Main Purpose of the job

• The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.

Education and Experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Hospital experience advantage
• Special diets knowledge is compulsory

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Management Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Exceptional Functions Skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
• Computer literate.
• HSE knowledge

Key areas of responsibility:

• Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Assist with implementation of the production process.
• Assist with managing food/labour costs
• Overall understanding of HACCP.
• To develop and plan menus
• Kitchen brigade management
• Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation

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The Main Purpose of the job

• The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the assigned unit in accordance with sector strategy, contract specifications, and statutory regulations. The candidate would implement the food production process, a great quality food service for clients and manage the execution of creative functions.  This role reports to the Regional Manager.

Education and Experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or hospitality or culinary arts is compulsory
• Minimum 3 Years of experience in a similar role 
• Experience in highly commercial and sensitive markets is compulsory
• Project Management experience in a hospitality/catering industry would be an advantage
• Implementation of change programmes, unit mobilization experience is advantageous
• Experience of working within brand guidelines to deliver results 
• Experience in costing, budgets, forecasts and invoicing is advantageous
• Proven experience in managing successful departments/teams
• Driver’s License is required

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws
• Customer service skills
• Management skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to arrange exceptional functions
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs
• Ability to draft and extract reports

Key areas of responsibility:

• Managing daily operations of the assigned unit in accordance with sector strategy, contract specifications, and statutory regulations
• Implementation of the food production process
• Provide great quality service to clients
• Manage the execution of creative functions
• Menu planning, standardisation, adoption and costing
• Monitor the kitchen to ensure the cooks are using standardized recipes and quality of food is of the highest standard
• Daily bookkeeping procedures on worksmart – capturing of issues, sales, stock, banking’s etc.
• Managing the Food GP’s as per the budgeted targets
• Cash Handling – weekly banking to be balanced for pick up for G4S
• Managing the unit’s budgets to ensure that the budgeted targets are met monthly
• Implementation of minimum & maximum stock levels to controls stock days
• Electronic Meal ordering system to be fully functional and implemented within the unit
• Managing the HSE daily to ensure all records are up to date
• Managing People (i.e. staffing – workforce planning, payroll administration, leave management, performance management)
• Managing Customer Experience (through surveys and using data to improve the service offering)

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Purpose of the role:

• Execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy, practices, policies and procedures within the designated portfolio. Ensuring the identification and attraction of top talent to support the evolving needs of the business, on time, within budget in bulk/high volumes.

Education and Experience Required:

• Matric and Certificate in Human Resource Management or equivalent (NQF Level 5) - essential
• Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or Equivalent - Advantageous

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• 3 -5 years’ experience in HR, at least 2 years' is in a recruitment specialist role
• Bulk recruitment in a fast-paced environment essential
• Valid Driver's licence
• Sound knowledge of HR Legislation, HR Policies and Procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Solid knowledge of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Understand the business needs and demand for skills and vacancies.
• Own the entire Talent Acquisition process and ensure placement of entry-level to middle management roles in the designated portfolio/business.
• Use innovative and effective sourcing strategies for high-volume and recurring roles, aligned to strategic HR business priorities.
• Leverage the Employer Brand and Use defined sourcing channels and messages to reach different talent segments.
• Achieve set recruitment metrics and deliver a positive candidate stakeholder experience.
• Identify challenges/risks and make recommendations to improve processes and procedures.
• Continuously keep abreast of changes in business and the recruitment industry.
• Operate within defined Talent Acquisition policies, frameworks and procedures for the Group, in accordance with best practice.
• Adopt talent acquisition toolkits across the business to mitigate risk, ensure fairness and transparency in the recruitment process.
• Promote diversity in the workplace and ensure recruiting strategies are aligned to BBBEE requirements of the business

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Main Purpose of the job

• The Successful applicant will be responsible for all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs and an overall understanding of HACCP.

Desirable Education and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory.
• Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory.
• High Volume, complex food service operations experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining.
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Management Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Exceptional Functions Skills.
• Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs.
• Computer literate.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
• Implementation of the production process.
• Managing food/labour costs
• Overall understanding of HACCP.