Unit Manager-Design Café (P9) (College of Business & Economics: School of Tourism and Hospitality) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan comprehensive university anchored in Africa by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature. The University strongly emphasizes positioning UJ as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), pioneering innovative thinking and sustainable strategic partnerships.
Job description
- General Management (Manage Operations of Design Café in relation to Food and Beverages service provided; Ensure the optimal and productive utilization of the facility is maintained at all times; Product development and marketing; Host regular staff meetings; Annual Goal setting, strategies and implementation thereof)
- Human Resource Management (Recruitment staff; Training and development of staff; Performance Management; Oversee employee relations and staff well-being)
- Liaison (Ensure that the needs of the clients are understood and exceeded; Ensure events, facilities are marketed; Liaise with Academic HoD: Hospitality Management around entrepreneurship development; Liaise with UJ Clientele; Liaison with industry partners)
- Financial Management (Ensure that financial controls are in place and maintained; Financial reporting; Preparation of budgets; Product and Pricing strategy)
- Training (Managing the unique opportunities for Work- Integrated Learning-WIL and entrepreneurship development; Facilitate optimal learning experience in WIL)
Minimum requirements
- Degree or Diploma (NQF 6) in Hospitality or related field
- 5 Years’ experience in Food and Beverage
- A minimum of 3 years management experience
- Experience in managing a Budget of a Division/unit
- Proficient in MS Office Package
- Restaurant Management
- Financial Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Mentoring and Training
- Computer Literate
- Client and Industry relations
- Experience in Banqueting and Hospitality
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
