Catering Operations Lead - Events & Team Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Work in Mpumalanga region

Team-oriented environment

Valuable event management experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Catering Assistant Manager in Mpumalanga (Nelspruit area). The role involves hands-on supervision of catering staff, coordinating event setups, and ensuring service excellence across diverse venues.

You will uphold quality standards, support day-to-day operations, and drive client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in catering, strong organization, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in catering/hospitality.
• Understanding of food service operations and event management.
• Strong customer service principles and client-facing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations with staff supervision, scheduling, and task delegation.
• Ensure timely and accurate setup of catering services at event venues per client specs.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and service delivery; intervene to maintain standards.
• Assist with inventory and ordering to support cost control and efficiency.
• Train and mentor new catering staff on service protocols and safety procedures.
• Respond to client inquiries and resolve on-site issues professionally.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Catering Assistant Manager in Mpumalanga (Nelspruit area). The role involves hands-on supervision of catering staff, coordinating event setups, and ensuring service excellence across diverse venues.

You will uphold quality standards, support day-to-day operations, and drive client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in catering, strong organization, and excellent communication.