Assistant Kitchen Manager​/Stock Controller

Overview

Faircape Restaurant & Catering operates within Faircape Life’s luxury retirement villages, delivering high-quality, restaurant-standard meals across six prestigious locations in the Western Cape. Our kitchens are structured, professional environments that prioritise consistency, hygiene, and operational excellence — all within a stable, people-focused setting.

We are seeking a detail-driven Assistant Kitchen Manager / Stock Controller to support the daily operational control of our kitchen at Bridgewater Manor in Somerset West
.

This role is ideal for a hands-on hospitality professional who thrives on stock accuracy, compliance, and structure
, and who enjoys working closely with Chefs to ensure smooth, well-controlled kitchen operations.

• Above-market salaries – we pay for reliability and excellence
• Work-life balance – no late nights, structured day shift
• Prestigious working environment – modern kitchens in a luxury village setting
• Stability & growth – part of a long-standing group with six operational sites
• Supportive team culture – structured processes and clear accountability

• Stock Control & Kitchen Operations
  • Support daily kitchen operations with a strong focus on stock control and accuracy
  • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts (food, beverages, consumables, and equipment)
  • Capture, reconcile, and report stock movements and variances
  • Assist with procurement and ordering in line with company policies and budget controls
  • Monitor portion control and wastage, reporting trends and recommending improvements
  • Ensure correct food storage, temperature control, labelling, and stock rotation (FIFO)
  • Assist with oversight of kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements

• Hygiene, Health & Compliance
  • Support implementation and maintenance of HACCP and hygiene standards
  • Perform routine hygiene inspections and corrective follow-ups
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations and internal SOPs
  • Participate in Health & Safety meetings and inspections
  • Report and escalate incidents, hazards, or non-compliance immediately

• Administration & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate kitchen records, reports, and checklists
  • Assist with asset tracking (equipment, crockery, utensils)
  • Support audits and resolve discrepancies timeously
  • Identify and suggest operational improvements to enhance efficiency and control

• Minimum Requirements
  • Matric
  • Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field advantageous
  • Food Safety / Hygiene Certification

• Experience & Knowledge
  • Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or food service environment
  • Proven exposure to stock control, ordering, and inventory management
  • Understanding of kitchen operations and food safety standards
  • Basic Health & Safety knowledge
  • Experience working with POS systems (advantageous)

• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong administrative and reporting ability
  • Computer literate with working knowledge of Excel
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Clear, professional communication skills
  • Customer-focused and respectful interpersonal style
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Comfortable interacting with elderly residents and multidisciplinary teams

• Personal Attributes
  • Well-groomed, professional, and reliable
  • Organised, structured, and process-driven
  • Team-oriented with a positive, accountable attitude
  • Strong follow-through and problem-solving ability

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Own reliable transport
• Two written references

• Monday to Friday: 07h30 – 17h00
• Every alternate Saturday: 08h00 – 12h00

Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of application
, please consider your application unsuccessful.