Catering Manager - Corporate Events

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Bonuses & incentives

Professional development opportunities

On-site team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Catering Manager to oversee corporate events in Rustenburg. This role focuses on coordinating all catering logistics, liaising with clients, managing budgets, and ensuring flawless execution from planning to delivery.

You will be the primary contact for corporate clients, translating their needs into high-quality catering experiences while driving guest satisfaction and business growth in the North West province.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Catering Manager or similar role in event management.
• Strong understanding of catering operations, food service, and event logistics.
• Excellent client relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in event planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously in the Rustenburg area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of corporate catering events, from initial inquiry to final billing.
• Develop proposals, quotes, and menus tailored to client requirements and budgets.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand their needs and ensure satisfaction throughout the event process.
• Supervise catering staff on-site, ensuring efficient service delivery and adherence to standards.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment, ensuring adequate resources for all events.
• Monitor event budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability.

Skills

Client liaison

Budget management

Leadership

Event planning

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Team management

Working under pressure

Multitasking

Tools

Event planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and experienced Catering Manager to oversee corporate events in Rustenburg . This key role involves managing all logistical aspects of catering services, client liaison, budget management, and ensuring seamless execution from planning to delivery. You will be the primary point of contact for corporate clients, understanding their needs and translating them into successful, high-quality catering experiences. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence client satisfaction and business growth within the North West province, driving operational excellence and maintaining the highest service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of corporate catering events, from initial inquiry to final billing.
• Develop proposals, quotes, and menus tailored to client requirements and budgets.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand their needs and ensure satisfaction throughout the event process.
• Supervise catering staff on-site, ensuring efficient service delivery and adherence to standards.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment, ensuring adequate resources for all events.
• Monitor event budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Catering Manager or similar role in event management.
• Strong understanding of catering operations, food service, and event logistics.
• Excellent client relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in event planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously in the Rustenburg area.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Opportunity to manage prestigious corporate events.
• Work with a professional and supportive team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.