Senior Catering Operations Lead for Major Events

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Exposure to diverse events

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic hospitality environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Catering Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring flawless event execution and top service standards in the Gauteng region. You will lead and train diverse staff, manage inventory, budgets, and client relations, coordinating with sales and culinary teams to meet event requirements while ensuring health and safety compliance during events.

The role requires at least five years in operations management within catering/hospitality,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in operations management in catering or hospitality.
• Experience in managing large-scale events and teams.
• Strong knowledge of catering logistics, safety standards, and event planning.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must reside in or be able to commute to Tembisa, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations including event setup, service, and breakdown.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Lead, train and motivate a diverse catering team to high performance.
• Oversee inventory management for food, beverages and equipment; control waste.
• Manage operational budgets and costs to maximise profitability.
• Coordinate with clients to meet event specifications and ensure safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot operational issues during events and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with sales and culinary teams for cohesive event planning.

Skills

Operations management

Event management

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Catering Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring flawless event execution and top service standards in the Gauteng region. You will lead and train diverse staff, manage inventory, budgets, and client relations, coordinating with sales and culinary teams to meet event requirements while ensuring health and safety compliance during events.

The role requires at least five years in operations management within catering/hospitality,