Jannie Coetzee

Operations Manager with 20+ years of leadership experience in restaurant, butchery, and food production operations. Proven success managing multi-unit operations of up to 12 locations, leading teams of up to 45 employees, overseeing inventory exceeding 2,000 kg of meat weekly, and improving profitability through menu engineering, cost control, inventory management, and operational excellence.

Operations Manager - Moo Moo Cash Cow

(2022-06 - 2026-07)

• Lead daily operations across six restaurant locations.
• Manage and develop a team of 120 employees.
• Develop menu pricing strategies to maintain target gross profit margins.
• Oversee central kitchen production and franchise compliance.

General Manager - Helgas @ Home

(2018-02 - 2021-12)

• Managed 25 employees in a high-volume food production environment.
• Oversaw production of approximately 30,000 liters of sauce monthly.
• Managed sourcing and processing of more than 2,000 kg of meat weekly while maintaining quality and profitability.

General Manager - Tjop Shop Butchery & Meat Supplies

(2015-04 - 2017-12)

• Directed daily operations and inventory management.
• Controlled purchasing, costing, and processing of over 2,000 kg of meat weekly.

Area Manager - Dros Head Office

(2005-04 - 2015-03)

• Directed operations for 12 restaurant locations.
• Implemented promotions and menu costing initiatives supporting sales and profitability.

General Manager - Dros Restaurant

(1999-12 - 2005-03)

• Led a team of 45 employees.
• Reduced inventory waste by 10% through improved stock control.

Diploma - Computer Management - Labori Technical High School

Diploma - Graphic & Web Design - Labori Technical High School