Executive Catering Director

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership opportunity

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an Executive Catering Manager to lead a premier catering division for events of all sizes. You will shape culinary strategy, oversee menus, service delivery and client satisfaction with a focus on excellence.

The role requires a proven leader with extensive catering experience, strong mentorship skills, rigorous HACCP adherence, and a track record in budgeting and profitability. This is a high-impact position within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in high-end catering or hospitality.
• Strong culinary knowledge and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Excellent understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative catering strategies to meet client expectations.
• Oversee daily catering operations from menu planning to service delivery.
• Mentor chefs, kitchen staff, service personnel, and event coordinators.
• Maintain quality control for food safety, hygiene, and presentation.
• Make client relationships a priority, delivering bespoke catering solutions.
• Control inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Develop catering budgets and monitor expenditures to achieve profitability.
• Lead new menu concepts and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Coordinate logistics with venues, vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting & P&L

Food safety & HACCP

Menu planning & culinary excellence

Education

Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Catering management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an Executive Catering Manager to lead a premier catering division for events of all sizes. You will shape culinary strategy, oversee menus, service delivery and client satisfaction with a focus on excellence.

The role requires a proven leader with extensive catering experience, strong mentorship skills, rigorous HACCP adherence, and a track record in budgeting and profitability. This is a high-impact position within a respected organization.