Catering Operations Director - Growth, Strategy & Events

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Facilities and resources

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager for its premier hospitality client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead all catering operations, drive profitability, and oversee menus, suppliers, and staff across multiple venues.

The role requires 7+ years in catering ops, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of health and safety regulations. Flexibility for events, evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in catering ops management with senior leadership.
• Proven success in budgeting and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of culinary trends, F&B management and event logistics.
• Client relationship management and business development.
• Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Preferred degrees in Hospitality or Business fields.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
• Ability to develop menus and service concepts.

Aufgaben

• Lead and direct catering operations across multiple venues in Nelspruit.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth and profitability.
• Manage P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and analysis.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and management of staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with culinary teams on menus and concepts.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts for quality and cost.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices.
• Monitor market trends and competition in Mpumalanga.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Health & safety

Event logistics

Team management

Ausbildung

Hospitality Management degree

Business Administration degree

Related field degree

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager for its premier hospitality client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead all catering operations, drive profitability, and oversee menus, suppliers, and staff across multiple venues.

The role requires 7+ years in catering ops, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of health and safety regulations. Flexibility for events, evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.