Remote Head of Specialty Catering | Culinary Leader

Placements24; Lorenziberg; A distancia; EUR 64.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive bonus

Health insurance

Time off

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Remote leadership

Culinary leadership

Budget management

P&L responsibility

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Vendor management

Project management tools

Communication skills

Online collaboration tools

Educación

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality management degree

Business administration degree

Herramientas

Project management software

Online collaboration tools

Culinary software

Descripción del empleo

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.