Assistant Catering Supervisor

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

On-the-job training and mentorship

Experience in event coordination

Team leadership development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking an energetic Assistant Catering Supervisor to support daily catering operations and the management team. You will help coordinate events, supervise staff, and ensure client satisfaction while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

The role offers opportunities to gain experience in event coordination, team leadership, and a dynamic catering environment within Limpopo.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service role.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Enthusiasm for the catering industry and a commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Supervisor in overseeing daily catering operations and staff.
• Supervise catering staff during events, ensuring adherence to service standards and protocols.
• Support with client interactions, addressing inquiries and ensuring a positive experience.
• Assist in inventory management, stock rotation, and ordering supplies as needed.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served according to established quality and safety standards.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm for catering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Catering Supervisor to support the management team in Polokwane . This role is vital in ensuring the smooth execution of daily catering operations, assisting with staff supervision, client service, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. You will work closely with the Catering Supervisor to coordinate events, manage inventory, and ensure client satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to advance their career in the catering industry within Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Supervisor in overseeing daily catering operations and staff.
• Supervise catering staff during events, ensuring adherence to service standards and protocols.
• Support with client interactions, addressing inquiries and ensuring a positive experience.
• Assist in inventory management, stock rotation, and ordering supplies as needed.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served according to established quality and safety standards.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and service areas.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a catering , hospitality, or food service role.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Enthusiasm for the catering industry and a commitment to service excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Valuable on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Opportunity to gain experience in event coordination and team leadership.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Be part of creating memorable catering experiences in Polokwane .