Event Catering Team Lead — Lead & Deliver Excellence

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Hybrid; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Tips/bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a well-established hospitality services provider in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, to hire a Catering Team Leader. You will oversee event catering operations, lead a team of catering staff, and ensure service excellence across all events.

The role emphasizes coordinating service, managing staff on duty, maintaining health and safety standards, and delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences while building client relationships.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hospitality/catering with 1+ year in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise catering staff during events to ensure professional service.
• Coordinate setup and breakdown of catering areas and stations.
• Manage food and beverage service quality, presentation and delivery.
• Interact with clients and guests to meet needs and resolve issues.
• Conduct pre-event briefings outlining details and responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Assist in training and onboarding new staff.
• Monitor inventory and report needs or discrepancies.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and lead by example.
• Provide feedback to management on event success and improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Pressure handling

Health & safety

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a well-established hospitality services provider in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, to hire a Catering Team Leader. You will oversee event catering operations, lead a team of catering staff, and ensure service excellence across all events.

The role emphasizes coordinating service, managing staff on duty, maintaining health and safety standards, and delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences while building client relationships.