Catering Manager - Corporate Events

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Professional development and training

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead its corporate events division. You will plan, organize, and execute high-quality catering services for diverse clients, ensuring exceptional satisfaction from initial contact through event completion.

The role blends culinary understanding with strong logistics, client relationship management, and budget control. You will oversee menus, staffing, on-site management, and vendor coordination to deliver seamless,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering/Events management.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Excellent client relationship management and sales skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience in corporate catering operations and menus.
• Ability to manage budgets and staffing for large events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage catering proposals, budgets, and contracts for corporate clients.
• Oversee all aspects of event execution, including menu selection, staffing, logistics, and on-site management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, understanding their needs and ensuring service excellence.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop creative menus for corporate functions.
• Manage catering staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure all catering operations adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering management

Events management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Catering Manager to lead their corporate events division in Klerksdorp . You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing high-quality catering services for a diverse range of corporate clients, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction from initial contact through to event completion. This role requires a blend of culinary understanding, strong logistical planning, excellent client relationship management, and a keen eye for detail to deliver seamless and memorable events.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage catering proposals, budgets, and contracts for corporate clients.
• Oversee all aspects of event execution, including menu selection, staffing, logistics, and on-site management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, understanding their needs and ensuring service excellence.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop creative and appropriate menus for various corporate functions.
• Manage catering staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure all catering operations adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Catering Manager or Events Manager, preferably within a corporate setting.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage operations, menu planning, and event logistics.
• Excellent client relationship management and sales skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience in managing budgets and controlling costs effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to manage high-profile corporate events.
• Be part of a growing and reputable catering company.
• Company vehicle or travel allowance provided.
• Professional development and training opportunities.