One of our clients retail clients in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Deli Manager from the food services environment to join their team. 

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience 
• Food safety and hygiene certification will be a PLUS
• Matric
• Valid drivers' license
• 3 - 5 Years' of experience in a Supervisory role within food services 
• Proven experience as a Chef / Cook - strong culinary skills 

Job Specific Competencies:

• Excellent cullinary skills
• Knowledge of food preparations  techniques
• Strong leadership skills
• Team management
• Inventory management 
• Cost control
• Point of sales system knowledge
• Computer literate
• Interpersonal
• Excellent communication
• FMCG retail knowledge and experience will be a PLUS
• Experience with speed points and arch software is a PLUS
• Problem solver
• Takes initiative
• Honest
• Loyal
• Reliable
• Hands-on

Key portfolio and performance focus areas:

• Oversee deli operations within convenience store
• Manage cost centres
• Responsible for pricing strategies
• Responsible for food prep
• Driving QC
• Minimize wastage of perishables 
• Creating cost effective and attractive meal options for customers 
• Train, mentor and motivate team
• Stocktaking
• Resolving customer complaints
• Marketing
• Promotions
• Deal with staff matters - short staff