Remote Food Service Director (Specialty Catering)

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Remote; EUR 64.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive bonus

Health insurance

Time off

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Food Service Director to oversee our specialty catering division from a remote setting. You will define the culinary direction, manage budgets, and lead dispersed teams across diverse locations including Queenstown and the Eastern Cape.

You will drive quality, innovate menus, monitor KPIs, and align culinary development with client services and operations in a fully remote role.

Qualifikationen

• 8–10 years in high-end catering or food service.
• Remote/dispersed teams leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of global cuisines and trends.
• Budget, P&L and cost optimization experience.
• Excellent leadership and strategic thinking.
• Proficient with online collaboration and culinary software.
• Reliable home office with high-speed internet.
• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or Business preferred.
• Experience with Eastern Cape operations is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define culinary vision and strategy for specialty catering across locations.
• Oversee remote food service operations including menu planning and HACCP.
• Mentor culinary teams across regions and foster a remote culture.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cost controls for profitability.
• Source and manage suppliers to ensure quality and supply efficiency.
• Develop innovative menus for diverse client needs and dietary requirements.
• Implement KPIs to track efficiency and service quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitive insights.
• Coordinate between culinary development, client services, and operations.
• Lead continuous improvement in food quality and processes.

Kenntnisse

Remote leadership

Culinary leadership

Budget management

P&L responsibility

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Vendor management

Project management tools

Communication skills

Online collaboration tools

Ausbildung

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality management degree

Business administration degree

Tools

Project management software

Online collaboration tools

Culinary software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding provider of bespoke catering solutions, seeking a visionary and experienced Remote Food Service Director to oversee their specialty catering division. This role is designed for a strategic leader who can manage operations, culinary development, and client relations entirely from a remote setting, serving clients across diverse locations including **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**. You will be instrumental in defining and executing the culinary direction, ensuring exceptional quality, innovation, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of various cuisines, food trends, and the logistics involved in delivering high-end catering experiences, adapted for remote management. We are looking for a self-motivated, results-oriented professional with outstanding leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring and managing a dispersed team. This is a key leadership position within our forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the culinary vision and strategy for specialty catering services across all managed locations.
• Oversee all aspects of food service operations remotely, including menu planning, quality control, and food safety standards (HACCP).
• Manage and mentor culinary teams and catering staff located in various regions, fostering a collaborative remote work culture.
• Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasting, and cost control measures to ensure profitability.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure high-quality ingredients and ensure supply chain efficiency.
• Develop innovative and diverse menu offerings that cater to a wide range of client needs and dietary requirements.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational efficiency and service quality.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging culinary innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
• Ensure seamless coordination between culinary development, client services, and operational delivery teams.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in food quality, service delivery, and operational processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in food service management, culinary leadership, or catering operations, with a significant focus on specialty or high-end catering.
• Demonstrated experience managing operations remotely and leading dispersed teams effectively.
• Strong culinary background with a comprehensive understanding of global cuisines, food trends, and presentation techniques.
• Proven financial acumen, including budget management, P&L responsibility, and cost optimization.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in using advanced online collaboration tools, project management software, and culinary software.
• Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated home office setup.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence across different platforms.
• A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Business Administration is highly preferred.
• Previous experience or familiarity with operations in the **Eastern Cape** region is a plus, but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary package.
• Performance-based bonus structure with significant upside potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a key division in a growing company.
• Fully remote work flexibility, promoting excellent work-life integration.