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RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER AT FAMOUS BRANDS - SALSA
  • Remuneration: Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Pine Slopes, Gauteng
  • Closing Date: 21 August 2023
  • Job 2528405
 
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ABOUT THE POSITION
  • Set operating goals and objectives and execute on the plan
  • Effective staff recruitment and induction
  • Train and coach staff
  • Prepare and implement standard operating procedures for the restaurant in line with company policies and procedures
  • Manage staff performance in accordance with established standards and procedures
  • Ensure staff know how and adherence to established codes of practice
  • Organize and monitor staff schedules and associated costs
  • Maintain employee records in line with company policies and procedures
  • Co-ordinate restaurant operations during each shift
  • Adherence to health, safety and hygiene standards in kitchen and restaurant
  • Keep records of health and safety practices
  • Ensure compliance with restaurant security procedures
  • Ensure alcohol regulations are adhered to
  • Interact with customers and drive repeat business
  • Oversee quality and preparation of food and beverage items
  • Ensure adherence to set recipes
  • Ensure quality of food and beverage presentation
  • Manage profitability of restaurant exceeding targets
  • Interact with customers to ensure all inquiries and complaints are handled promptly
  • Manage food and beverage costs
  • Effective and accurate ordering, receiving and receipting of restaurant consumables
  • Ensure cash management procedures are completed accurately and timeously
  • Achieve financial targets
  • Analyze budget variances and take corrective actions
  • Establish and implement financial controls
  • Effective cost management in line with restaurant approved budgets
  • Meet and exceed restaurant sales and revenue
  • Develop and drive local store marketing activities
  • Maintain business records
  • Prepare and analyze management reports
  • Determine and execute operating improvements
  • Monthly financial commentary for management pack
  • Negotiate and maintain purchase prices
  • Schedule food and beverage deliveries
  • Check quality of deliveries and documentation
  • Ensure correct storage of supplies
  • Arrange for maintenance and repairs of equipment and services
  • Identify and evaluate competitors
  • Keep current with trends in the restaurant industry
  • R368 training, policy & procedures adherence
  • Provide safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials.
 
Education
  • Tertiary qualification preferred
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in food and beverage management
 
Experience
  • Experience in managing all aspects of a profitable restaurant and a diverse team
  • Experience in staff management and development
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
  • Proven track record in managing profitability of restaurants
  • Track record of managing inventory and cost control
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures able to use relevant computer applications
  • In-depth working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • In-depth working knowledge of food preparation and presentation
 
Competencies
  • Strong leadership / interpersonal skills
  • Strong hands on operations and training bias
  • Strong controls
  • Bias for action
  • Effective communications skills and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Financial literacy
  • Assertive decision-making
  • Problem solver
  • Planning and organizing
  • Strong and effective communication
  • Customer service focus
  • Quality orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Agile
  • High performance
  • High energy level
  • Ability to work under pressure with accuracy
  • Highly presentable with strong communication skills
  • R368 Compliance
 
Desired Skills:
  • R368 Compliant
 
Desired Work Experience:
  • 5 to 10 years
 
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FACILITIES COORDINATOR SENIOR AT FAMOUS BRANDS
  • Remuneration: Undisclosed
  • Permanent Specialist position
  • Midrand, Gauteng
  • Closing Date: 20 August 2023
  • Job 2528273
 
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The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Create a comfortable work environment for all internal customers..
  • Responsible for overall appearance as required by location needs [in- and out-side] including gardens, perimeters, offices, lights, plumbing, painting, HVAC, furniture moves, office relocations, coordinating repairs, cleaning, maintenance, and renovations.
  • Keep up to date with maintenance.
  • Responsible for the performance standards of all existing and new maintenance contractors by creating and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Responsible for corporate driver/s - daily route schedules, petrol statements and log-sheets.
  • Manage and motivate team, ensure HR compliance as per company policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for ordering office supplies, office equipment, and other supplies and services as required. Keep monthly recons and send onto Site Manager and Finance department at month end.
  • Increase sustainability and energy sufficiency.
  • Manage all facility calls logged via Call Centre, i.e., respond & close calls when done [24-hour turnaround time]
  • Manage, monitor, and report on operational expenses - keep within budget.
  • Assist, setting up and coordinate with all function's / special events as requested by internal customers.
  • Full responsibility as appointed section 8(2) OHS, for all Admin buildings, thus ensure safe work environment.
 
Education & Experience
  • Trade skills could be advantageous - Appropriate tertiary qualification in Facilities OR Maintenance Management / Similar
  • Minimum of 5 (Five) years' experience in Facilities Management - Minimum of 5 (Five) years' experience in Maintenance Management - MS Office Medium to Advance experience
 
Competencies
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently, self-motivated, self-starter
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts and the ability to apply these concepts
  • Ability to solve problems as they arise, thus handling building and equipment emergencies
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and energetic
  • Ability to operate well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong financial skills
 
Desired Skills:
  • MS Office Medium to Advance
 
Desired Qualification Level:
  • Certificate
 
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ACCOUNTANT AT FAMOUS BRANDS
  • Remuneration: Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • Midrand, Gauteng
  • Closing Date: 13 August 2023
  • Job 2526914
 
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ABOUT THE POSITION
  • Preparation of special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends;
  • Ensure that all financial reporting deadlines are met;
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close;
  • Prepare monthly balance sheets reconciliations and commentary thereon including intercompany reconciliations.
  • Preparation Monthly balance sheet review slides with commentary.
  • Attending monthly stock counts and act as internal audit to verify accurate stock counts in company owned restaurants
  • Approving of Bookkeepers journal entries using workflow
  • Running depreciation calculations
  • Preparation of IFRS 16 schedules and maintaining them on a monthly basis
  • Prepare capital investment request and maintain fixed asset register for Corporate and Company owned restaurants
  • Compile annual budget and forecasting templates ahead of time for all SB Brands, Company Owned Restaurants and marketing funds
  • First review of bank reconciliation and ensuring SOPs are adhered to
  • Preparation of year end audit files;
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
 
Education
  • BCom Accounting;- Previous Restaurant Accounting and FMCG environment experience will be an advantage- Advanced Excel skills essential
  • Sage X3 proficiency preferred and experience with Sage X3 Financial Reporter an advantage or advanced experience with another ERP essential if no Sage X3 experience.- IFRS experience
 
Competencies
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong technical Excel skills (Advanced)
  • Strong administrator and organized.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Disciplined, pro-active and flexible.
  • Good team player.
  • Strong internal drive and initiative.
  • Analytical capability and process flow understanding.
 
Desired Skills:
  • Sage
  • ERP
  • IFRS
 
Desired Qualification Level:
  • Degree
 
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BOOKKEEPER AT FAMOUS BRANDS
  • Remuneration: Undisclosed
  • Permanent Specialist position
  • Midrand, Gauteng
  • Closing Date: 13 August 2023
  • Job 2526923
 
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ABOUT THE POSITION
  • Maintain the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, coding invoices, accounts analysis and reconciliation, closing books monthly, setting up new accounts.
  • Assist outside auditors at year-end, including preparation of schedules, providing supporting documentation and explaining procedures.
  • Prepare monthly financial accounts, including preparation of monthly income statement and balance sheet, reporting on changes in financial position/budget variances.
  • Prepare monthly expenditure schedules as required by the Financial Manager.
  • Balancing group loan and current accounts.
  • Ensure statutory compliance throughout the department in respect of normal tax, VAT etc.
  • Prepare monthly AR transactions, including invoice generation and collection.
  • Balance month end GL clearing accounts.
  • Recording and safe keeping of documentation.
  • Perform ad hoc projects for specific companies.
  • Assist with Creditor and Cash Book payments where necessary.
  • Order and Issue stationery for Corp Division.
  • Collate Daily Cash Flow figures
 
Education
  • Bookkeeping certificate
  • At least 3 years' experience of bookkeeping to balance sheet.
  • SAGE X3 proficiency essential
 
Competencies
  • Computer Literacy on Accpac Windows (an advantage) and Excel
  • Financial Numeracy
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Team player
 
Desired Skills:
  • Bookkeeping
  • Balance Sheet
  • Sage
 
Desired Work Experience:
  • 2 to 5 years Bookkeeping
 
Desired Qualification Level:
  • Certificate
 
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CREDIT CONTROLLER AT FAMOUS BRANDS
  • Remuneration: Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Midrand, Gauteng
  • Closing Date: 13 August 2023
  • Job 2526961
 
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ABOUT THE POSITION
  • Manage stock releases for Export Customers
  • Liaise and resolve with Export Team, all queries pertaining to export stock accounts
  • Collection of money from Debtors within stipulated terms for each account
  • Ensure collections are processed on time and accurately, based on remittances from customers, allocate payments against respective invoices
  • Timeous generation and allocation of credit notes
  • Download of all daily Bank Statements for Zambia, Mauritius, Malawi, Kenya & USD banks
  • Application of daily payments per Bank Statement
  • Releasing of all e-forex payments
  • Distribution of monthly statements
  • Responsible for own correspondence with Customers
  • Efficient handling of recons and follow up of debtors accounts
  • Month end closing of debtors accounts across all entities.
  • Ensure that deadlines are met and accurate information supplied to prepare month end packs
  • Prepare monthly international debtors reports for all entities in various currencies.
  • Invoicing of all royalty and marketing fees in all international regions
  • Distribute invoices to customers
  • Manage WHT Tax certificates to ensure transactions are processed correctly and that all documentation is filed in an orderly manner for SARS and audit purposes
  • Effectively assist Financial Manager and Bookkeeper with month end information capture in order that month end reports are produced timeously and accurately
  • Review Age Analysis with Management weekly and take action on default Customers
  • Provide Legal Department with applicable information to ensure timeous action
  • Review monthly legal report and update comments on Acknowledgements of Debts, Letters of Demands, monitoring payments and outstanding balances
  • Assist external Auditors at year-end including preparation of schedules, invoices, explaining supporting documentation and procedures
  • Implement any necessary controls and ensure policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Assist with ad hoc projects as and when required
  • Maintain audit standards and internal controls within the Department
 
Education
  • Grade 12/ Matric Certificate
 
Competencies
  • Must be able to work well under pressure
  • Must be able to meet deadlines
  • Must have good people skills
  • Must be able to work well in a team and act as substitute for other staff members in the Debtors Department when required
  • Must be able to read age analysis
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Able to work independently
  • Proactive thinking
  • Basic understanding of Forex Rates
 
Desired Skills:
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Excel
 
Desired Qualification Level:
  • Grade 12 / Matric
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAINTENANCE FITTER AND TURNER AT FAMOUS BRANDS MANAGEMENT COMPANY
  • Remuneration: Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Midrand, Gauteng
  • Posted 19 Jul 2023 by Famous Brands
  • Closing Date: 13 August 2023
  • Job 2526970
 
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Perform Planned preventative maintenance and condition monitoring
Perform Repair maintenance and proactive maintenance
Machine refurbishments and plant improvements
Adhering to Job cards procedures
Interpreting drawings, diagrams and specifications and determining suitable materials and sequence of operations.
Checking fabricated and assembled parts for fit and finish, tolerances and accuracy using precision measuring tools.
Using machinery and tools to form raw materials into finished products by cutting, pressing, grinding, planning, boring and drilling.
Performing routine maintenance of machines and tools, and diagnosing and repairing faults.
Use welding techniques and machining processes to replace and repair parts.
Cutting, threading, bending and installing pipes and lines for hydraulic components.
Following safety protocols by good Housekeeping and adhering to all applicable SHE practices
 
Desired Skills:
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
 
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FINANCE MANAGER AT FAMOUS BRANDS
  • Remuneration: Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • City Deep, Gauteng
  • Closing Date: 15 August 2023
  • Job 2527431
 
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ABOUT THE POSITION
  • Provide inputs to the annual strategic planning process
  • Preparation of annual financial budget and Profit Forecasts
  • Prepare capital investment request, motivations and Return on Investment calculations. packs
  • Publication of monthly management accounts including Executive summary and explanations surrounding variances.
  • Taking ownership of Balance sheet Integrity and Working capital management.
  • Proactive management of financial ratios and Key performance Index in manufacturing division.
  • Preparation of monthly sales information statistics, gross profit analysis.
  • Feasibility Studies on various projects within the division.
  • Review and implement internal controls within the business.
  • Oversee pricing and promotional updates.
  • Oversee and support stock takes, assisting with variance investigations.
  • Responsible for Bill of materials costing and yield analysis, add value to plant gross profit decisions.
  • Preparation of year end audit files
  • Manage full compliance of Finance Division financial policies with those of Famous Brands
  • Manage post production variance reported on a daily and weekly basis
  • Oversee and sign of payroll
 
Desired Skills:
  • Financial Reporting Management
  • Budget Process
  • Balance Sheet Management
  • Accounting management
  • CIMA
  • Financial Accounting
  • Monthly Accounting
 
Desired Work Experience:
  • 5 to 10 years Middle / Department Management
 
Desired Qualification Level:
  • Degree
 
Employer & Job Benefits:
  • Provident Fund
  • Pension Fund
 
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OPERATIONS MANAGER AT FAMOUS BRANDS
  • Remuneration: Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • Glen Anil, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Closing Date: 06 August 2023
  • Job 2525932 - Ref Ops Manager KZN
 
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ABOUT THE POSITION
  • The candidate would be the custodian of their brand within their region with respect to all key stakeholders
  • Engage with individual franchisees and resolve escalated matters as required or escalate appropriately with documentation
  • Lead Operations support and measurement of operations campaign drivers vs minimum brand requirements
  • Manage team to Identify Regional training needs and provide feedback to the Regional Training Managers. Ensure support and compliance of Regional training and Ops workshops and courses
  • Manage team to Drive Regional participation in locality marketing initiatives to support national campaigns
  • Consult with a view to identify and grow key multiple operators within the Region in accordance with the Group's expansion criteria
  • Ensure execution of KPI's by working proactively when delivering and updating on key KPI's in regards to Franchise Agreements, Leases, Franchise Intelligence system integrity, overall service to the Franchisee network within their respective brand
  • Conduct regular trade visits with the team of Franchise Managers, ensuring a minimum of one visit per restaurant, per quarter across the entire region
  • Co-coordinate Regional Franchisee meetings hosted in the regions and take accountability for meetings
  • Provide structured monthly reports to the immediate Head of Department which are comprehensive and on time
  • Assist and provide input into the annual business plan and budget for the region
  • Manage, develop and lead a team of Franchise Managers via the Group's Integrated Performance Management tools and principles such as I-Perform and JOFE
  • Lead cross functional workshops & coordinate team discussions.
  • Request and release PO's, leave, & travel as required thru proper administrative guidelines
  • Assess campaign evaluations and action follow up visits & action plans to monitor progress and ensure effective consequence management in place. Manage or escalate risk appropriately.
  • Where applicable, ensure Barista assessments are implemented according to agreed calendar, add appropriate value and drive a consistent quality coffee experience including product, procedure and consumer journey requirements.
  • Ensure that all information required for PD9 files is accurate and submitted by the appropriate parties in accordance with company and legislative requirements on time.
  • Interpret all information and distribute to relevant parties in preparation for Brand Reviews
  • Manage execution of approved brand & activity plans on the ground by each functional discipline in accordance with agreed timelines.
  • Sign off on Monthly route plans for direct reports in advance of the next calendar month
  • Sign off and Submit accurate Discounted Cashflow reports
  • Submit own and sign off staff expense claims in accordance with company policy and procedure
  • Authorize, sign off, submit, monitor and report on royalty break proposals in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Provide comments for, check accuracy of and sign off individual brand monthly financial packs.
  • Attend individual brand financial and debtors reviews, agree and execute all resultant action plans
  • Sign off individual brand vouchers for customer complaints / sponsorships in accordance with company policy and procedure
  • Manage own, direct and monitor team fleet card usage in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Analyze restaurant customer service reports and complaints, initiate, implement and track remedial action plans
  • Ensure the appropriate planning and efficient execution of all new restaurant openings / COH / Relocations
  • Manage disciplinary processes & records with HR department
  • Manage and appraise individual team members performance in accordance with company policy and procedure
 
Desired Skills:
  • Operations management
  • People Management
  • Operational activities
  • Operational budgets
  • Manage Staff
  • Performance management
 
Desired Work Experience:
  • 2 to 5 years Restaurant & Bar
  • 2 to 5 years Middle / Department Management
 
Desired Qualification Level:
  • Grade 12 / Matric
 
Employer & Job Benefits:
  • Company Vehicle
  • Vehicle Insurance
  • Medical Aid
  • Provident Fund
 
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