Remote Catering Operations Manager

Placements24; Musselburgh; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote autonomy

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Catering Operations Manager to lead our client's virtual catering operations from anywhere in the United States. You will oversee a remote team, optimize workflows, and ensure service quality and client satisfaction as the operation scales.

This leadership role requires a track record in logistics or food service operations, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to build vendor relationships while leveraging technology to drive efficiency and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in operations management with focus on logistics, supply chain, or food service operations.
• Proven ability to lead and manage remote or distributed teams.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Solid understanding of operational best practices and technology solutions in the service industry.
• Experience managing budgets and driving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a remote team of catering coordinators and support staff to ensure operational excellence.
• Develop and refine processes and policies for remote catering delivery.
• Oversee inventory management, order fulfillment, and quality control for virtual services.
• Build relationships with catering partners and third-party delivery providers.
• Analyze data to identify trends, measure performance, and drive improvements.
• Manage budgets and ensure profitability across remote catering operations.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Operations management

Logistics

Budget management

Strategy & planning

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced Remote Catering Operations Manager to lead their virtual catering operations. This position will oversee the entirety of the remote service delivery, ensuring efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction from anywhere. You will be responsible for managing a remote team, optimizing operational workflows, developing vendor relationships, and implementing strategies to scale our client's online catering services. This is a critical role for a leader who can drive success in a distributed team environment, shaping the future of accessible, high-quality catering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a remote team of catering coordinators and support staff to ensure operational excellence.
• Develop, implement, and refine operational processes and policies for seamless remote catering delivery.
• Oversee inventory management, order fulfillment, and quality control for all virtual catering services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a network of catering partners and third-party delivery providers.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability across all remote catering operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management , with a significant focus on logistics , supply chain , or food service operations .
• Proven experience managing remote or distributed teams effectively.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of operational best practices and technology solutions in the service industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and drive operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for a remote position.
• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape a growing service area.
• Flexible work schedule and location.
• Professional development opportunities and potential for career advancement.
• Be at the forefront of innovation in the catering technology sector.