Catering Operations Leader – Queenstown, Eastern Cape

Placements24; O Mente; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Career advancement

Professional development

Supportive environment

Impactful work

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Manager to oversee expanding catering services in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead daily operations, coordinate procurement, logistics, and staff management to deliver exceptional events.

The role requires strong leadership, food safety knowledge, budget control, and client liaison. You will drive efficiency, maintain high standards, conduct site reviews, and report insights to senior management while traveling as needed.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management within catering or food service.
• Qualification in Hospitality Management or Business Administration or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Strong leadership, team management and motivational skills.
• Excellent financial acumen including budgeting and P&L management.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and manage all daily catering operations and service delivery.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Oversee inventory, procurement, supplier relations and food safety compliance.
• Recruit, train, schedule and manage catering staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage budgets, control costs and monitor financial performance of operations.
• Liaise with clients to understand needs and ensure satisfaction across events.
• Maintain and improve service quality standards and conduct site inspections.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Educación

Hospitality Management or Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Manager to oversee expanding catering services in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead daily operations, coordinate procurement, logistics, and staff management to deliver exceptional events.

The role requires strong leadership, food safety knowledge, budget control, and client liaison. You will drive efficiency, maintain high standards, conduct site reviews, and report insights to senior management while traveling as needed.