Catering Operations Manager

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an energetic Operations Manager for a fast-paced establishment in Cape Town. You will manage a team of 18 staff and oversee catering for events, budget management, and client relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in hospitality management, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a Monday to Friday working schedule with no evenings, perfect for team players.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Relevant experience within management in the hospitality space.
• Ability to assist with developing new processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of catering for events, menu planning, and budget management.
• Meet clients to understand their needs and tailor menus to requirements.
• Recruit, train, and manage catering staff to meet quality standards.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Team Player

Financial literacy

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Matric

Job description

Overview

The position is based in Cape Town CBD, and we are recruiting for a dynamic, energetic Operations manager, who has experience within the Hospitality trade. The company is growing and you will be the 'hands-on" assistant to the owner. A fast-paced establishment that currently has a team of 18 staff that you will manage and inspire. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07h00 - 17h00 - no evenings. If you are a team player with a solution-driven mindset, you might just be the right person for this role.

Great opportunity with growth potential.

Requirements

• Matric with excellent communication skills - both written and verbal


• Relevant experience within Management in the hospitality space


• Enjoy being hands-on, working with a dynamic team


• Ability to assist with developing new processes and controls


• Ability to work in Cape Town city centre

Duties

• Oversee all aspects of catering for events, menu planning and ideas, budget management and staff supervision.


• Meet the clients to understand their needs, tailor menus to specific requirements and budgets, and arrange tastings


• Recruit, train and manage catering staff, create work schedules and rotas, and ensure the team meets quality standards


• Develop and manage budgets, control costs, handle stock and track expenses


• Plan and execute all event logistics, including food preparation, transportation of equipment and supplies, and setup/teardown at event venues


• Ensure all operations comply with food hygiene and health and safety regulations, and monitor the quality of food and service


• Meet with and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, and negotiate contracts


• Handle administrative duties such as bookkeeping, client communication and managing inventory

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills


• Team Player


• Knowledge of food safety regulations and health standards


• Financial literacy and business acumen


• Customer-focused mindset


• Ability to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction

If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. Forward your CV by applying directly to this ad. Please note that suitable candidates will be emailed an application form and also contacted telephonically to discuss. Thank You.