Catering Unit Manager for Commercial Kitchen Team in Edenvale
BizGro · Edenvale, Gauteng
Overview
A leading commercial caterer urgently needs experienced Catering Unit Managers to run their busy kitchen units. You will lead a team, manage daily operations and keep service standards high. Roles are available in Alberton and Edenvale. This is a great fit if you have strong kitchen management or cheffing experience and enjoy leading people in a fast paced food environment.
About the role
BizGro is looking for passionate and experienced Catering Unit Managers to join a leading commercial catering team. The successful candidate will take charge of a catering unit and make sure everything runs smoothly from food preparation to service delivery.
You will be responsible for leading a team of chefs and kitchen staff, keeping the unit target driven and maintaining strong attention to detail across all areas of operation.
When applying, please email a comprehensive CV in Word format, three written references, a recent head shot photo and your salary expectation. Please quote reference CATER/UNIT in your application.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of commercial unit management experience, or hotel or restaurant cheffing experience
- Strong leadership skills and ability to lead a catering team
- Target driven with a focus on results
- Strong attention to detail
- Competent chef with the ability to manage a kitchen team
Responsibilities
- Manage the day to day operations of a commercial catering unit
- Lead and motivate a team of chefs and catering staff
- Maintain food quality and service standards
- Keep the unit focused on targets and performance
- Ensure attention to detail in all aspects of kitchen and catering operations
Job details
- Organisation
- BizGro
- Location
- Edenvale, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Salary
- R15k to R20k / monthly
- Category
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Posted
- 6 November 2026 (1 day ago)
- Closing date
- 5 January 2027
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a hands on leadership role for someone who knows a commercial kitchen inside out. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your kitchen management or cheffing experience and highlights a time you led a team to hit targets.
Because they ask for three written references, contact your referees early and confirm they are happy to vouch for you. A recent head shot photo is also required, so get a clean, professional picture ready.
In your covering note, state your salary expectation clearly and include the reference CATER/UNIT in your email subject line. Mention whether you are applying for Alberton or Edenvale so they can match you to the right unit.
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