Assistant Shift Manager (2 positions) (Re-advert)

Listing reference: nwu_003396
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Hospitality and Catering
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) DIVISION: RESIDENCE AND CATERING POSITION NUMBER: P003254/P003255 VACANCY: ASSISTANT SHIFT MANAGER (2 POSITIONS) PEROMNES GRADE: P13 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide support to the shift manager in the Drakenstein restaurant with the daily running of the Drakenstein Restaurant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Stock control

·        Ensure safeguarding of restaurant stock through proper procedures such as Key Control, FIFO, stock counts and optimising the stock control system.

Quality control

·        Maximizing the restaurant profit by ensuring proper quality and control over our product offering, customer service and asset  management.

Operations

·        Adherence to all regulatory aspects applicable to our establishment.

·        Assist the shift manager to ensure the preparation of our products on our menu to a standard that meets our customers’ needs.

·        Maintaining the relevant gross profit margins within the budget limitations and achieve financial control in the department.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

·        Ensure a safe working environment for staff and customers

People management

·        Managing the contract staff in relation to the current contract.

Personal Development

·        Develop oneself through training opportunities as they become available and stay updated with developments in the industry.

 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Knowledge of the Liquor Act (national / provincial).

·        Knowledge and experience in the operation of a restaurant.

·        Computer literacy with experience in POS (Point of Sales Systems).

·        Ability to compile a menu and do cost calculations.

·        Knowledge of the relevant OHS practices, hygiene and safety aspects in a restaurant.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Ability to execute stock control in a food & beverage environment.

·        Able to work independently and apply time management.

·        Must be able to work shifts.

Minimum requirements

·        Grade 12 (NQF level 4).

·        A valid driver’s licence (Code B).

·        A minimum of two (2) years’ junior management experience in a restaurant.

·        A minimum of one (1) year stock control experience.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guideline.

 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                      Reonette Jansen 018 299 1114

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:   Akhona Maqungo on 018 299 2624

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                                04 April  2025 

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                             As soon as possible

 

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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