Catering Operations Leader – Lead Events & Excellence

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Team environment

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Supervisor to oversee daily catering operations in Benoni, SA. You will lead a team to ensure efficient service, manage inventory, and enforce strict hygiene standards while liaising with clients and event planners.

The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience in hospitality, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering operations management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and staff management capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene, and service standards.
• Ability to manage inventory, costs and procurement processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily catering operations, ensuring efficiency and schedules.
• Train and lead catering staff on food prep, service, and safety.
• Oversee inventory, track stock levels, place orders, and minimize waste.
• Ensure all services meet high standards of quality and client satisfaction.
• Enforce health, safety and hygiene regulations across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Inventory Management

Food Safety

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Supervisor to oversee daily catering operations in Benoni, SA. You will lead a team to ensure efficient service, manage inventory, and enforce strict hygiene standards while liaising with clients and event planners.

The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience in hospitality, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.