Catering Operations Lead: Elevate Seamless Event Delivery

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment in North West

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a Catering Operations Lead to manage day-to-day catering logistics for events. You will oversee staff coordination, inventory control and service quality to ensure seamless delivery and exceptional guest experiences.

You will lead a team, ensure health and safety compliance, collaborate with kitchen and planning teams, and drive continuous improvements to operational processes to meet client standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering operations management or a supervisory role within hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management and understanding of food safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and management of catering staff for all events.
• Manage inventory of food, beverages and supplies with efficient ordering and stock rotation.
• Coordinate with kitchen and event planning teams for timely preparation and delivery of catering services.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and sanitation regulations within catering operations.
• Act as primary on-site contact during events, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Implement and refine operational processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.

Skills

Catering operations management

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Food safety standards

Multitasking

Flexible hours

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a Catering Operations Lead to manage day-to-day catering logistics for events. You will oversee staff coordination, inventory control and service quality to ensure seamless delivery and exceptional guest experiences.

You will lead a team, ensure health and safety compliance, collaborate with kitchen and planning teams, and drive continuous improvements to operational processes to meet client standards.