Corporate Catering Operations Manager

Placements24; Südafrika; Vor Ort; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary & bonuses

Autonomy in operations

Shape operational excellence

Team environment Pretoria

Corporate event exposure

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for Pretoria to oversee corporate catering services across the region. You will manage logistics, lead a diverse operations team, optimize cost and quality, ensure HACCP compliance, and collaborate with sales and culinary teams to meet client needs.

This role offers significant autonomy, a competitive salary, and exposure to high-profile events within a respected corporate catering company.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in operations management in catering or hospitality.
• Experience leading operations teams and ensuring efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in operational planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team and client relations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day catering operations to ensure seamless service delivery for corporate clients.
• Develop and implement operational policies to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Oversee logistics including delivery schedules, staffing, and resource management.
• Manage inventory, control food and supply costs, and optimize supplier relationships.
• Lead and motivate the operations team including kitchen, delivery, and event setup crews.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and HACCP regulations.
• Collaborate with sales and culinary teams to align operations with business development.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Address client feedback and operational challenges promptly and professionally.

Kenntnisse

Operations leadership

Logistics management

Budgeting & cost control

Food safety (HACCP)

Communication

Team management

Ausbildung

Business Administration

Hospitality Management

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a premier corporate catering specialist in **Pretoria**, is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Operations Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing the efficient and effective delivery of catering services to a diverse corporate clientele across the **Pretoria** region. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of catering operations, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for managing logistics, optimizing workflows, leading a dedicated operations team, and ensuring profitability. This is an excellent opportunity to take charge of operations within a respected company, contributing to its growth and reputation for excellence in the corporate sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all day-to-day catering operations, ensuring seamless service delivery for corporate clients.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Oversee logistics, including delivery schedules, staffing allocation, and resource management.
• Manage inventory levels, control food and supply costs, and optimize supplier relationships.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the operations team, including kitchen staff, delivery personnel, and event setup crews.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP).
• Collaborate with the sales and culinary teams to ensure client needs are met and operational capabilities align with business development.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Handle client feedback and operational challenges promptly and professionally.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the catering or hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing logistics, team leadership, and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in operational planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and client relations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• A degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Reside in or near **Pretoria** and be willing to travel within the region as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy in managing operations.
• Opportunity to shape the operational excellence of a growing company.
• Work within a professional and supportive team environment in **Pretoria**.
• Exposure to diverse and high-profile corporate events.
• Contribution to a respected name in corporate catering.
• Comprehensive benefits package.