Catering Assistant Manager

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Employee assistance

Staff discounts

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Catering Assistant Manager in Randburg to support the management team in delivering exceptional catering services. You will help oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure client satisfaction with high food quality and service.

This hands-on role offers exposure to event management, inventory control, and coordinating functions from small gatherings to larger events.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in catering/hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service and event coordination.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-centric mindset and commitment to high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising catering staff and ensuring service standards.
• Support management in planning and executing events from small to large functions.
• Ensure all food and beverage preparations meet quality and presentation standards.
• Help manage inventory, stock control, and ordering supplies as needed.
• Interact with clients to address needs during events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas, kitchen, and storage.

Skills

Supervisory/leadership experience

Food & Beverage service knowledge

Event coordination

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Catering Assistant Manager to support the management team in delivering exceptional catering services in Randburg . You will assist in overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring client satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of food quality and service. This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career in the catering and hospitality industry, contributing to the success of a reputable service provider. You will gain hands‑on experience in various facets of event management and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising catering staff, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to service standards.
• Support the management team in planning and executing catering events, from small functions to larger gatherings.
• Ensure all food and beverage preparations meet quality and presentation standards.
• Help manage inventory, stock control, and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
• Interact with clients to ensure their needs are met and address any immediate concerns during events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas, kitchen, and storage facilities.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within the catering or hospitality sector.
• Good understanding of food and beverage service, event coordination, and staff supervision.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A customer‑centric attitude and a commitment to delivering high‑quality service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime pay.
• Valuable experience in catering management and event coordination.
• Health insurance options and employee assistance programs.
• Staff discounts on company services.
• A positive and team‑oriented work environment.