Senior Catering Operations Leader – On-site Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 107,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Leadership development opportunities

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead and optimize all catering operations in Queenstown. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals, seamless event execution, and stringent safety standards while driving cost efficiency and client satisfaction.

The successful candidate will manage a large team, oversee budgets, and partner with sales and events teams to ensure outstanding experiences for a wide range of functions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in catering operations management.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong leadership, team management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all daily catering operations, including food production, service delivery, event execution, and inventory management.
• Lead and develop a high-performance catering team with a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Develop and implement policies to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and seek opportunities for revenue growth.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene and HACCP regulations.
• Oversee procurement and vendor relationships for quality and cost control.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and events teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Catering operations management

Leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Food safety / HACCP

Event planning software

Vendor management

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Tools

Event planning software

Operational management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead and optimize all catering operations in Queenstown. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals, seamless event execution, and stringent safety standards while driving cost efficiency and client satisfaction.

The successful candidate will manage a large team, oversee budgets, and partner with sales and events teams to ensure outstanding experiences for a wide range of functions.