Senior Catering Operations Leader – Randburg

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager to oversee all facets of large-scale catering operations. This leadership role requires expertise across food production, service delivery, logistics, and quality control, with a focus on efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior catering leadership, strong financial acumen, and proven ability to mentor a professional team while ensuring strict food safety and

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in catering ops; senior role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cost control capabilities.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all catering operations including production, service and logistics.
• Develop strategic operational plans to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee budget, cost control and financial performance for the division.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Catering operations

Supply chain

Health & safety

Data analysis

Procurement

Team management

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality Management

Tools

Catering management software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager to oversee all facets of large-scale catering operations. This leadership role requires expertise across food production, service delivery, logistics, and quality control, with a focus on efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior catering leadership, strong financial acumen, and proven ability to mentor a professional team while ensuring strict food safety and