Catering Staff Supervisor

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Tips included

Training & development

Diverse event exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks an experienced Catering Staff Supervisor to oversee front-of-house operations for events. You will lead a team, manage setup, service and breakdown, and act as the on-site contact for clients to ensure flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, excellent communication, and a customer-focused approach, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced event setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within the hospitality or catering industry.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• A customer-focused approach with a passion for service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of catering staff during events.
• Ensure efficient setup, service, and breakdown of catering operations.
• Train and mentor new catering staff on service standards and procedures.
• Liaise with clients on-site to ensure their needs are met and address any concerns.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene, and customer service.
• Manage event logistics, including managing service flow and team performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced and reliable Catering Staff Supervisor to manage front-of-house operations for events in Benoni . This role is critical in ensuring that all catering services are delivered efficiently, professionally, and to the highest client satisfaction standards. You will lead and motivate a team of catering staff, oversee event setup, service execution, and breakdown, and act as the main point of contact for clients on event days. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced event setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of catering staff during events.
• Ensure efficient setup, service, and breakdown of catering operations.
• Train and mentor new catering staff on service standards and procedures.
• Liaise with clients on-site to ensure their needs are met and address any concerns.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene, and customer service.
• Manage event logistics, including managing service flow and team performance.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within the hospitality or catering industry .
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• A customer-focused approach with a passion for service excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for overtime.
• Tips and gratuities may be applicable.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse and exciting event settings.
• A supportive team environment.