Event Catering Team Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Event Catering Team Leader for Paarl. You will lead front-of-house staff at events, ensure service standards, and maintain guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and a proactive approach to problem solving in a fast-paced hospitality setting. The position offers flexible working hours aligned with event schedules, opportunities for tips, and development within the catering field in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality with some supervisory responsibility.
• Strong event service standards and etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays for events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise catering staff during events.
• Oversee setup and breakdown of event catering areas.
• Oversee service delivery to meet quality and presentation standards.
• Assist clients and guests, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
• Communicate with kitchen staff and management regarding event needs.
• Train new team members on service protocols and company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Report issues or incidents to the event manager promptly.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly reputable catering company known for its exquisite service, is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Event Catering Team Leader to join their team in **Paarl**. This role involves leading and motivating a team of catering staff during events, ensuring that service standards are met with precision and professionalism. The Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing front-of-house operations, client interactions during events, and ensuring a seamless experience for guests. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a passion for hospitality, ready to step into a leadership role and contribute to the success of memorable events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of catering staff during events.
• Ensure timely and efficient setup and breakdown of event catering areas.
• Oversee service delivery, ensuring adherence to quality and presentation standards.
• Assist clients and guests during events, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and management regarding event needs.
• Train and guide new team members on service protocols and company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Report any issues or incidents to the event manager promptly.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a catering or hospitality environment, with some supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of event service standards and etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• A proactive and problem-solving approach to challenges.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by event schedules in **Paarl**, Western Cape.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage plus potential for tips.
• Flexible working hours, ideal for balancing other commitments.
• Opportunity to work at diverse and exciting events.
• Training and development opportunities within the catering field.