First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. empact scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Main Purpose of the job
The successful incumbent will be responsible to manage 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.
- Must have hospital experience.
- Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous.
- 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:
- Managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
- Implementation of the production process.
- Managing food/labour costs.
- Overall understanding of HACCP.
- To develop and plan menus.
- Kitchen brigade management.
- Management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.
Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.
By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).
Package & Remuneration Market Related About UsWelcome to Empact
With over 30 years of experience in South Africa and a range of seasoned professionals, Empact Group is a partner that you can count on. We specialise in providing quality food services and support solutions in catering, cleaning, hygiene and pest control. Empact Group aims to create a positive impact with our expertise that is as vast and varied as the needs of our clients. Our teams put all of their knowledge and experience into delivering professional bespoke solutions whilst providing services of the highest standard. We give you absolute quality every-single-time.
We design and implement innovative service solutions to ensure that our clients can concentrate on their core business, knowing that all other activities are being managed in the safest and most cost-efficient manner.
This is all underpinned by an intrinsic Health and Safety culture which has been honoured and developed by working with some of the world’s most demanding clients, including oil and energy companies in remote or difficult environments.
We envision ourselves to be the African market leader in contract food and support services. We pride ourselves on doing our job so that you can do yours better.
Our TransitionAs of March 2019, Compass Group Southern Africa has been changed to Empact Group. Thebe Investment Corporation (Pty) Ltd (TIC), unconditionally acquired the shareholding of Compass Group Holdings PLC in Compass Group Southern Africa. TIC now owns the entire shareholding in CGSA and its subsidiary companies including Supercare Cleaning and Supercare Hygiene.

