| Closing Date | 2022/10/26 |
| Reference Number | TSE221019-2 |
| Job Title | District Manager – Catering – Gauteng |
| Business Unit / Division | TsAfrika Catering Solutions |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Location – Town / City | JHB |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| About Us | Our Catering division is currently building a talent pool for a District Manager to oversee the daily workings of the organisation operations within the designated geography. The successful candidate will be responsible to maintain a high-quality standard of organisations deliverables in line with site specific SLA’s, responsible to manage client relations, perform site visits, support and develop the site management. To ensure sites are managed according to budgeted costings and growth targets and to ensure all standards are adhered to in line with best practices.As the leading integrated facilities solutions provider in Africa and the Middle East, operating in over 28 countries, with over 40 000 employees, the Tsebo Solutions Group enables businesses to optimise their efficiency and productivity, and become more successful. We take responsibility of our customers’ non-core activities outside of their expertise, empowering them to focus on their core business. Our local expertise, global standards and innovative cross-divisional solutions, such as catering, cleaning, facility management and security, give us the edge to optimise our customers non-core operations, allowing them to enjoy reduced cost, risk and complexity. Please note by registering your details for this Talent Pool you acknowledge a potential, future relevant role within Tsebo Catering Solutions and that this is not an active vacancy. Our business recruits throughout the year, and job roles will become live at different times in different locations. By applying you will be considered for all similar roles in Tsebo Catering Solutions when they open. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | • Take full responsibility and management of all units under this portfolio • Relationship building with the client and customers on a daily basis (essential) • Must be able to work long hours and over weekends should there be a need • Provide effective leadership to catering managers and their team of catering staff • Ensure the company’s image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity • Develop medium and long-term strategies to grow the business in conjunction with the operations manager • Comply with the divisions budgetary requirements within the financial guidelines • Understand and maintain all financial aspects of the business – budgeting, forecasting • Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation • To work and operate in a stressful environment and perform well under pressure • Ensure quality control is in accordance with the company standards • Oversee cash management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks etc.) • Effect profit growth in all areas of responsibility • Meeting agreed deadlines with regards to submission of forecasts, profit and losses etc. • Human resources management (including I.R., training and development) and performance management • Operational standards – Maintain and improve on operational standards as agreed • Meeting all quality / star grading standards within the areas of responsibility, as per Companies grading checklist and KRAs within the performance management scheme • Be innovative and implement new ideas • Ensure consistency of staff uniforms • Responsible for month sign off • Ensure that the Catering Manager is developing • Maintain the Companies core values • Ensure smooth running of Biometrics system • May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility |
| Skills and Competencies | • Experience in managing large compliments of people and a diverse client portfolio • My Market/Tsebo Source & Menutec books • Drivers licence & own vehicle • Experience in managing staff and a number of contracts • Knowledge of Infection Control and Safety regulations in healthcare environment • Operational Standards: Performance management, financial analysis, computer proficiency & human resources • Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, outcome focus & productivity • Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface, managing group process, communication skills (verbal and written) & organizational skills • Innovative approach to streamlining systems • Familiar with Tsebo accounting systems and processes • Knowledge of cost centres • Excellent client relations skills • Proven financial skills • Knowledge of legislation relevant to the industry • Attention to detail, with the ability to multi – task • Client service orientated • Able to handle large multi-sites • Sound business acumen and excellent problem solving skills • Experience in the food service industry essential • Flexibility with respect to working hours • Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment |
| Qualifications | • Minimum Matric • Relevant tertiary qualification and/or healthcare environment experience • Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Catering industry • Minimum of 3 years management experience in similar role |