Corporate Catering Lead - High-Impact Events

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Professional development and training

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead its corporate events division. You will plan, organize, and execute high-quality catering services for diverse clients, ensuring exceptional satisfaction from initial contact through event completion.

The role blends culinary understanding with strong logistics, client relationship management, and budget control. You will oversee menus, staffing, on-site management, and vendor coordination to deliver seamless,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering/Events management.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Excellent client relationship management and sales skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience in corporate catering operations and menus.
• Ability to manage budgets and staffing for large events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage catering proposals, budgets, and contracts for corporate clients.
• Oversee all aspects of event execution, including menu selection, staffing, logistics, and on-site management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, understanding their needs and ensuring service excellence.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop creative menus for corporate functions.
• Manage catering staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure all catering operations adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering management

Events management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead its corporate events division. You will plan, organize, and execute high-quality catering services for diverse clients, ensuring exceptional satisfaction from initial contact through event completion.

The role blends culinary understanding with strong logistics, client relationship management, and budget control. You will oversee menus, staffing, on-site management, and vendor coordination to deliver seamless,