Catering Operations Leader - Hybrid, Event Excellence

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Catering Operations Supervisor to lead onsite event staff and coordinate remote administrative tasks. The role balances hands-on supervision with strategic planning to ensure high-quality service, safety and client satisfaction across large-scale events.

The ideal candidate brings significant catering operations experience, proven leadership, and a strong grasp of food safety, hygiene regulations, and event management, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in catering operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and event management principles.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with a hybrid work model, balancing remote administrative tasks with on-site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site catering staff during events, ensuring professional service delivery.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and budget adherence for catering operations, both on-site and remotely.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct regular team meetings, providing training and performance feedback to staff.
• Oversee the setup and breakdown of catering services, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Catering Operations Supervisor to lead onsite event staff and coordinate remote administrative tasks. The role balances hands-on supervision with strategic planning to ensure high-quality service, safety and client satisfaction across large-scale events.

The ideal candidate brings significant catering operations experience, proven leadership, and a strong grasp of food safety, hygiene regulations, and event management, with a proactive,