Event Catering Manager

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an experienced Event Catering Manager to lead their event operations. You will oversee client consultations, menu planning, logistics, and service delivery across a diverse range of events, driving client satisfaction and revenue growth.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to manage budgets, coordinate staff, and build lasting relationships with clients, suppliers, and venues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event management, catering management, or a related hospitality role.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build rapport with clients.
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting for events.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.
• Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of all catered events, from initial client contact through post-event follow-up.
• Conduct client consultations to understand event requirements, preferences, and budget, translating these into detailed catering proposals and menus.
• Manage event logistics, including staffing, equipment, venue coordination, and timeline management, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring profitability while delivering exceptional value to clients.
• Lead and train event staff, including catering assistants and servers, ensuring high standards of service and presentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and venue partners to ensure successful event delivery and foster repeat business.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal & communication

Budget management

Tools

Event management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading catering company based in Centurion , seeks a dynamic and experienced Event Catering Manager to lead their event operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and client-facing skills to manage all aspects of catering for a diverse range of events. You will be responsible for client consultations, menu planning, logistical coordination, budget management, and ensuring seamless service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to lead a team to deliver outstanding client experiences consistently, driving both client satisfaction and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of all catered events, from initial client contact through post-event follow-up.
• Conduct client consultations to understand event requirements, preferences, and budget, translating these into detailed catering proposals and menus.
• Manage event logistics, including staffing, equipment, venue coordination, and timeline management, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring profitability while delivering exceptional value to clients.
• Lead and train event staff, including catering assistants and servers, ensuring high standards of service and presentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and venue partners to ensure successful event delivery and foster repeat business.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event management, catering management, or a related hospitality role.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build rapport with clients.
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting for events.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.
• Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to manage high-profile events for a diverse clientele.
• Be part of a reputable and growing catering organization.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.