Catering Team Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking an enthusiastic Catering Team Lead to manage event staff, oversee food prep and service, and ensure top-quality guest experiences.

The role requires supervisory catering experience, strong food-safety knowledge, and excellent communication. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential in a fast-paced setting with client interaction on-site.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in catering or hospitality is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Good physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a catering team during event service, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality execution.
• Oversee food preparation, setup, service, and breakdown of events per standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations during service.
• Assist in training new team members and provide guidance to staff.
• Act as on-site client contact to address needs or concerns.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and report equipment issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Communication

Flexibility

Hospitality

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Team Lead to join their team in Welkom . In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of catering staff during events, ensuring exceptional service delivery and adherence to high standards of food preparation and presentation. You will work closely with the catering manager to plan and execute events, manage on-the-ground logistics, and provide a positive client experience. This is a hands‑on position perfect for an individual passionate about food service and creating memorable culinary experiences for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a catering team during event service, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality execution.
• Oversee food preparation, setup, service, and breakdown of catering events according to established standards.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations throughout service.
• Assist in training new team members and provide ongoing guidance and support to staff.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients on‑site, addressing any immediate needs or concerns.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and report any equipment issues or needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead role within the catering or hospitality industry is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression within the company.
• Exposure to diverse events and clients in the Free State region.
• A dynamic and fast‑paced work environment.
• Team-building activities and a supportive company culture.