Catering Supervisor

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career advancement

Exposure to high-profile events

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a Catering Supervisor to oversee daily catering operations, manage on-site event execution, and lead staff to deliver exceptional service.

You will oversee setup, service flow, and breakdown, monitor food and beverage quality, and support client satisfaction during high-profile events in the Western Cape.

This role offers growth opportunities within a respected catering organization in the Paarl region.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within the catering or hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of event operations and catering service procedures.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure during busy events.
• Good communication skills for interacting with staff, clients, and management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct catering staff during events, ensuring adherence to service standards.
• Oversee event setup, service flow, and breakdown, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Conduct pre-event briefings with staff to confirm responsibilities and event details.
• Monitor food and beverage service, ensuring quality and presentation standards are consistently met.
• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment on-site during events.
• Address any immediate issues or client concerns that arise during an event.

Job description

Our client is looking for a responsible and proactive Catering Supervisor to join their team in Paarl . In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of catering services, managing on-site event execution, and leading a team of catering staff to ensure exceptional service delivery. You will play a crucial part in maintaining our client's reputation for excellence in event catering, ensuring smooth operations from setup to breakdown. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to take on more responsibility and lead teams in the beautiful Cape Winelands region of Paarl .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct catering staff during events, ensuring adherence to service standards.
• Oversee event setup, service flow, and breakdown, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Conduct pre-event briefings with staff to confirm responsibilities and event details.
• Monitor food and beverage service, ensuring quality and presentation standards are consistently met.
• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment on-site during events.
• Address any immediate issues or client concerns that arise during an event.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within the catering or hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of event operations and catering service procedures.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure during busy events.
• Good communication skills for interacting with staff, clients, and management.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as dictated by event schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential overtime pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a respected catering organization.
• Exposure to a variety of high-profile events in the picturesque Paarl area.
• Team-oriented work environment focused on service excellence.