Remote Head of Catering Ops — Strategic Growth Leader

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive coaching

Leadership training

Fully remote leadership role

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Remote Head of Catering Operations to lead the nationwide catering division from a fully remote setup. The role requires guiding strategy, overseeing every operational facet, and driving profitability across contracts and venues.

You will manage dispersed teams, mentor leaders, and collaborate with senior management, sales, and culinary staff to innovate and elevate service quality while ensuring compliance and high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in catering/hospitality with 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi‑faceted operations.
• Proven success in developing and implementing catering strategies and achieving financial targets.
• Experience leading and managing large, geographically dispersed teams in a remote work environment.
• Strong understanding of catering operations, food production, event management, and client services.
• Excellent budgeting, cost management, and P&L analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for the catering division, focusing on growth, profitability, and market penetration.
• Oversee day-to-day catering operations, including event execution, staff management, quality control, and client relations, managing remotely.
• Establish and maintain operational standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and excellence across services.
• Manage P&L for the catering division, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and revenue enhancement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of catering managers and staff across locations through remote leadership.
• Drive innovation in menu development, service offerings, and processes to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Catering management software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Remote Head of Catering Operations to lead the nationwide catering division from a fully remote setup. The role requires guiding strategy, overseeing every operational facet, and driving profitability across contracts and venues.

You will manage dispersed teams, mentor leaders, and collaborate with senior management, sales, and culinary staff to innovate and elevate service quality while ensuring compliance and high customer satisfaction.