Catering Supervisor at Sunrose Consulting Limited

Job Description

• Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for all food production including that used for restaurants, banquet functions and other outlets.
• Develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Supervise staff.
• Develop and monitor food and labor budget for the department.
• Maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative

• Manage the food and beverage provision for functions and events
• Plan menus in consultation with chefs
• Train permanent and casual staff
• Organise, lead and motivate the catering team
• Plan staff shifts and rotas
• Ensure health and safety regulations are strictly observed
• Monitor the quality of the product and service provided
• Maintain stock levels and order new supplies as required
• Interact with clients
• Liaise with suppliers and clients
• Assist in negotiations with clients, assess their requirements and ensure they're satisfied with the service delivered (in contract catering)
• Ensure compliance with all fire, licensing and employment regulations
• Maximise sales and meet profit and financial expectations
• Directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
• Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.
• Interacts with all supervisors to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of customers and clients.
• Assists in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.
• Evaluates purchases are of quality and price are consistently met.
• Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Ensures all staff are trained and professional development opportunities arise for all kitchen staff.
• Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service lineups and meetings.
• Supports safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skill, Knowledge, Education And Experience

• Must have worked within the Food and Beverage sector continuously
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good Administrative Skills
• Basic IT and numerical Skills
• Excellent problem-solving Skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly Disciplined
• 3 years experience in a similar position