Catering Operations Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary + bonus

Health, retirement & insurance

Professional development & executive培训

Prestigious Sandton workplace

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an experienced Catering Operations Director to lead and optimize our client's catering services. The role oversees menu development, service delivery, logistics, staff management, and client relations, driving efficiency, quality, and profitability.

You will set operational standards, mentor a high-performing team, manage supplier contracts, and ensure health and safety compliance while aligning with market trends.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in catering management, operations, or senior leadership within hospitality.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale catering operations and driving financial results.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of catering operations, including food production, service delivery, logistics, and financial performance.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee menu engineering, ensuring profitability and alignment with market trends and client demands.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of catering professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance across all operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cost control

Menu planning

Staff management

Client relations

Operations management

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Catering Operations Director to lead and optimize their catering services in Sandton . This leadership role involves overseeing all operational aspects, from menu development and execution to staff management and client relations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and profitability. You will be instrumental in setting operational standards, driving innovation, and ensuring a seamless experience for clients across a diverse range of events. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of the hospitality industry, and a commitment to operational excellence in the bustling Gauteng economic hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of catering operations, including food production, service delivery, logistics, and financial performance.


• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.


• Oversee menu engineering, ensuring profitability and alignment with market trends and client demands.


• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of catering professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.


• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.


• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance across all operations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in catering management, operations, or a senior leadership role within the hospitality industry.


• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale catering operations and driving financial results.


• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.


• Comprehensive knowledge of food service management, menu planning, cost control, and industry best practices.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.


• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.


• Opportunities for strategic input and shaping the future of the company.


• Professional development and executive training programs.


• A prestigious work environment in the heart of Sandton .