Current Vacancies at Servest SA

• The sous chef will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation in a kitchen. This will involve a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment's notice.The incumbent must have worked in the catering/canteen facility ,with leadership qualities and skills.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Fluent in English and other languages
• Food Preparation and Cooking Qualification including HACCP
• 3 Years’ experience as a sous chef
• Experience in Hospitality/ Restaurant
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Leadership Skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Work with the executive chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the restaurant’s policy and vision;
• Come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients, whenever required
• Establish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen so that everything works like a “well-oiled machinery”;
• Produce high quality dishes that follow up the established menu and level up to company ’s standards, as well as to clients’ requirements;
• Plan the food design in order to create a perfect match between the dish’s aspect and its taste;
• Train the auxiliary kitchen staff in order to provide best results in minimum time and using at the maximum the available resources;
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours;
• Developing a cross-marketing strategy in order to increase profit, such as pairing drinks with the food served;
• Make sure the hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation, starting with the ingredients and ending with the finished dish which leaves the kitchen door
• Make sure that the professional equipment is in good conditions and signal any malfunction before it affects the staff or the clients.

Closing Date    
2023/07/23

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• The incumbent must be available immediately.Hospitality background would be an added advantage

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Fluent in English and other languages
• 1-2 years experience as a barista
• Basic health and Safety knowledge 
• Action Oriented,
• Organized Excellent Customer Service Skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs.
• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu; answering questions.
• Sells coffees and coffee grinding and brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates.
• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks, such as, expresso, expresso lungo, caffe latte, and cappuccino.
• Generates revenues by attracting new customers; defining new and expanded services and products.
• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations
• Improves quality results by implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading coffee, retail trade, and food service publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Enhances coffee shop reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Closing Date    
2023/07/23

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• This role is responsible for generating, planning, routing and scheduling of all service work. This position is based at the West Branch office and reports to the Operations Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric and relevant tertiary qualification  
• Minimum 1 - 2 years supervisor or controller experience essential
• Experience in Cleaning/Hygiene /Logistics would be advantageous 
• Must have good reporting and admin skills
• Computer skills essential - Microsoft word  ,excel and outlook
• Highly accurate and results driven
• Basic HR knowledge

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Generating, planning, routing and scheduling of all service work.
• Daily debriefing and issuing of all service advices, service stock and site specification instructions to the relevant service teams
• Ensure that all client and contract / outright sales information, scheduling processes in operations are loaded correctly in respective IT Platforms, and that scheduled dates are adhered to
• Control checks of all Operational tools, equipment and issuing thereof on a monthly bases against issue forms Manage and control operational service staff issues (not limited to employment of staff, leave scheduling, over time scheduling, disciplinary issues, co-ordinating training and staff appraisals) All service related stock control, stock and equipment issues and management of all the washroom related stores including monthly stock takes and stock analysis
• Ensure that all stock physically received from main warehouse is counted and verified against the transfer document. Same should be signed and filed for future reference.
• Ensure that stock issued for service is accurately picked against daily requirement per client.
• Do vehicle checks daily and full vehicle reporting to  management by the last working day.
• Tracking and tracing of vehicle/ driver activity weekly and daily if required

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• Own reliable vehicle & valid drivers license
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a junior management role (formal management qualification advantageous);
• Parking operations management experience essential;

Minimum Requirements    

• South African Citizen;
• Grade 12;
• Clear criminal record;
• Own reliable vehicle & valid drivers license
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a junior management role (formal management qualification advantageous);
• Parking operations management experience essential;
• Knowledge and experience in parking equipment operating systems essential;
• Understanding of entry level financials essential;
• Staff management experience essential;
• Interpersonal communication and client liaison skills (verbal & written);
• Strong planning, leadership, organisational skills;
• Effective time management;
• Good computer literacy (Word, Excel & Outlook);
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Strong motivational skills;
• Strong problem solving ability;
• Ability to implement, maintain and enforce policies and procedures;
• Positive attitude & service driven;

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Intermediate audit skills;
• Basic financial & risk control management;
• Complete accountability of parking revenue streams;
• Maintain systems to ensure Client service level agreement adhered to at all times;
• Develop and maintain relationship with Client contact person;
• Manage staff scheduling to include monitoring of time and attendance;
• Control and management of company / client assets;

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• The purpose of this position is focused on Salesperson who has a proven track record and experience, extensively Green Industry understanding and exposure.  To join the already established Sales Team to meet and exceed Sales targets within the Landscaping & Turf.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the similar role
• Ability to speak and listen effectively
• Ability to interpret customer needs
• Be in apposition of a valid un-endorsed driver's license and own transport is essential
• Good understanding of local market conditions and knowledge of natural turf
• Must be self starter and team player
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Fully computer literate
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Committed and willing to make occasional personal sacrifices to meet deadlines
• Achievement of budgeted sales.
• Design and presentation of highly professional bid documents.
• Design and presentation of innovative, relevant and competitive solutions.
• Build and maintain senior relationships both internally and with target clients.
• Maintain a high level of market intelligence and knowledge of competitor activity

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Sales hunter to acquire new business
• Following-up on leads provided from other business units
• Regular canvassing of all areas and networking within the Servest Group
• Optimising sales by achieving a high call rate to the right people in the right organisation
• Delivering excellent sales presentations
• Preparation, submission and follow ups of professionally prepared quotes to clients
• Preparation of orders and ensuring all necessary documents are attached
• Keeping up to date with latest trends and ensuring good product knowledge
• Regular meetings with your Regional Managers and Branch Managers
• Update Sales figures and progress reports
• Manage pricing and margins according to agreed targets.
• Maintain relationships with existing key customers and develop new business through appropriate propositions, ethical sales methods and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, new business growth and customer satisfaction

Closing Date    
2023/07/25