Regional Catering Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Company car and fuel allowance

Medical and retirement benefits

Advancement opportunities

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Regional Catering Manager to oversee and grow operations across the Queenstown region and surrounding areas. You will lead multiple sites, drive business development, and ensure service excellence, financial oversight, and strong client relationships within your territory.

The role requires strategic thinking, budgeting expertise, and a passion for delivering superior customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in catering/hospitality management, with at least 3 years in a multi-site or regional management role.
• Proven track record in business development and sales within the catering or events industry.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and P&L responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of catering operations, food safety, and quality standards.
• Strong negotiation and client relationship management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly within the region and occasionally beyond for Queenstown, Eastern Cape operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop catering operations across multiple sites within the assigned region.
• Drive sales and business development initiatives to expand market share.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, P&L management, and cost control.
• Lead, train, and motivate regional catering teams to achieve high performance standards.
• Ensure consistent quality and service delivery across all events and operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Implement and enforce operational policies, procedures, and health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and performance evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Budgeting

P&L management

Food safety

Client relationships

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent national catering and hospitality group, is seeking an experienced Regional Catering Manager to oversee and grow their operations across the Queenstown region and surrounding areas. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of managing multiple catering sites, driving business development, and ensuring consistent service excellence. You will be responsible for team leadership, financial oversight, operational efficiency, and maintaining strong client relationships within your designated territory. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the catering industry, excellent strategic planning skills, and a passion for delivering superior customer experiences. This is a significant opportunity to shape and expand our client's presence in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop catering operations across multiple sites within the assigned region.
• Drive sales and business development initiatives to expand market share.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, P&L management, and cost control.
• Lead, train, and motivate regional catering teams to achieve high performance standards.
• Ensure consistent quality and service delivery across all events and operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Implement and enforce operational policies, procedures, and health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and performance evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and innovation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in catering or hospitality management, with at least 3 years in a multi-site or regional management role.
• Proven track record in business development and sales within the catering or events industry.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and P&L responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of catering operations, food safety, and quality standards.
• Strong negotiation and client relationship management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly within the region and occasionally beyond for Queenstown, Eastern Cape operations.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Attractive regional manager salary and performance-based incentives.
• Company car and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement within a national organization.
• Travel allowance and expense reimbursement.