Event Catering Operations Lead — Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Career development opportunities

On-site role in Mossel Bay

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape seeks an experienced Event Catering Operations Manager to oversee all operational aspects of our catering business. The role covers kitchen operations, event setup, service delivery and post-event wrap-up, with a focus on leadership, efficiency, and adherence to food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong operational, budgeting and team-management skills, and be willing to work on-site in Mossel Bay, with flexibility for evenings and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive catering operations management or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing kitchen operations, events logistics and service teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership with focus on team development and motivation.
• Financial acumen including budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations including kitchen production, event execution and service delivery.
• Develop and implement efficient operational procedures to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Manage and schedule catering staff, provide training, supervision and evaluations.
• Ensure HACCP and health regulations are strictly followed.
• Manage inventory, procurement and supplier relationships to control costs.
• Coordinate with sales and culinary teams to plan and execute events per client specifications.
• Oversee event setup and breakdown ensuring venue readiness and client satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues during events.
• Monitor budgets and contribute to financial planning.

Skills

Operational leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Event logistics

Team management

Planning & time management

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape seeks an experienced Event Catering Operations Manager to oversee all operational aspects of our catering business. The role covers kitchen operations, event setup, service delivery and post-event wrap-up, with a focus on leadership, efficiency, and adherence to food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong operational, budgeting and team-management skills, and be willing to work on-site in Mossel Bay, with flexibility for evenings and