Catering Supervisor

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime potential

Lead catering team

Variety of events

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead event catering teams in Upington. You will oversee setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction.

The role requires supervising staff, maintaining service quality, and managing on-site logistics across varied events, with a focus on teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in catering or hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service standards and event execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for guiding a team.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure during busy events.
• Reliable, punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Supervise catering staff during event setup, service, and breakdown.
• Ensure service standards are met for food and beverage presentations, timing and temperature.
• Manage on-site event logistics and troubleshoot issues during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas per health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor new staff on service techniques and protocols.
• Liaise with clients on-site to address needs and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership experience

Food & beverage service

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and energetic Catering Supervisor to lead their team during events in Upington . This role involves overseeing the setup, service, and breakdown of catering operations, ensuring that all events are executed smoothly and to a high standard. You will be responsible for guiding the catering staff, ensuring adherence to service protocols, and maintaining client satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with leadership potential looking to grow within the hospitality and events industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct catering staff during event setup, service, and breakdown.
• Ensure all food and beverage service standards are met, including presentation, temperature, and timeliness.
• Manage event logistics on-site, troubleshooting any issues that may arise during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor new catering staff, providing guidance on service techniques and protocols.
• Liaise with clients on-site to address any immediate needs or requests, ensuring guest satisfaction.

Requirements

• Previous experience in catering or hospitality, with some supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage service standards and event execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead a team.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure during busy events.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, in the Upington area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a catering team.
• Gain experience in a variety of event settings.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for career advancement.
• Work in a dynamic and engaging industry.