Catering Supervisor

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Uniform provided

Meal allowance during shifts

Training and development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a Catering Supervisor to oversee event catering teams, ensuring top service and flawless setup and breakdown. You will coordinate staff, liaise with clients on-site, and uphold health and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in catering or hospitality, strong organizational and leadership skills, and availability for evenings and weekends as events require in the Limpopo region.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within catering or hospitality.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in food and beverage service standards and best practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interaction.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in Polokwane.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of catering staff during events, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Manage the setup of event spaces, including food and beverage stations, ensuring presentation standards are met.
• Oversee the service of food and beverages, ensuring timely and courteous delivery to guests.
• Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene regulations are strictly followed by the team during service.
• Liaise with clients and event organizers on-site to address any needs or issues that may arise.
• Lead the breakdown and cleanup process after events, ensuring all equipment is accounted for and stored correctly.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Catering Supervisor to oversee the smooth execution of catering services for events in Polokwane . This role involves leading a team of catering staff, ensuring quality service delivery, and managing the setup and breakdown of events. You will be the onsite point of contact, responsible for upholding our client's high standards of professionalism and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with strong organizational skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences in the Limpopo region.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of catering staff during events, ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Manage the setup of event spaces, including food and beverage stations, ensuring presentation standards are met.
• Oversee the service of food and beverages, ensuring timely and courteous delivery to guests.
• Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene regulations are strictly followed by the team during service.
• Liaise with clients and event organizers on-site to address any needs or issues that may arise.
• Lead the breakdown and cleanup process after events, ensuring all equipment is accounted for and stored correctly.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within the catering or hospitality industry is essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in food and beverage service standards and best practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team interaction.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as dictated by event schedules in Polokwane .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and opportunities for overtime pay.
• Be part of a reputable catering company with a strong presence in Polokwane .
• Training and development opportunities to enhance supervisory skills.
• A dynamic and engaging work environment.
• Uniform provided and meal allowance during shifts.