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Catering Manager – Relief JHB

South Africa, Gauteng
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Area: South Africa, Gauteng
Sector: Food & Beverage
Posted: 13 March 2026

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Catering Manager – Relief

Picture this: you’re the go-to hero swooping in to keep healthcare catering sites running like clockwork, delivering top-notch meals that brighten patients’ days and fuel busy staff. This relief role means jumping between Healthwise units – think hospitals, frail care spots, and retirement villages – whenever the regular manager needs a break or extra hands, all while nailing those high-stakes healthcare standards.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Dive into the action across multiple sites, adapting on the fly to keep everything humming.

Oversee daily catering ops, from meal prep to service, ensuring food tastes amazing and meets every dietary need

Lock in seamless service delivery with spot-on food quality, hygiene, and full compliance to Q-Pro, OSHACT, GMP, and food safety audits

Forge solid relationships with clients at hospitals and care homes, making sure everyone feels the care in every bite

Handle budgets, stock, waste, and staff costs like a pro to keep things efficient and profitable

Rally and lead teams, boosting performance and pushing for those five-star service levels

Whip up and coordinate special events or functions that wow patients, residents, and staff

Wrap up each assignment with sharp handover reports, setting the next team up for success

Hit the road between sites, thriving in fast-paced shifts that demand quick thinking and big energy

REQUIREMENTS

You’ve got the healthcare catering chops and love the variety of roving between sites – perfect if you’ve rocked it in Healthwise or similar spots.

Solid track record managing catering in hospitals, frail care, or retirement living environments

Sharp eye for nutrition, hygiene, and compliance – HACCP, ISO standards are your playground

Budget-savvy with experience juggling stock, waste, finances, and team costs

Natural leader who motivates crews and delivers consistent high standards under pressure

Flexible traveller, ready to adapt to new sites and hit the ground running

Strong communicator for building client trust and smooth handovers

Ready to be the relief star powering healthcare meals across the board?