Executive Remote National Catering Operations Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Health insurance and retirement

Flexible remote work environment

Executive leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Catering Operations Director to lead national catering operations from a home office. This executive role oversees strategy, efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability across regions.

You will guide remote regional managers, develop KPIs, manage vendor relations, and drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior operations in catering/hospitality.
• Experience managing national multi-site operations.
• Proven remote team leadership and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for national catering operations.
• Oversee multi-site operations ensuring efficiency and standards.
• Lead regional operations managers and teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory rules.
• Drive cost optimization within operational budgets.
• Implement KPIs and performance reviews for teams.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance to align strategies.
• Oversee supply chain management and vendor relations.
• Implement and manage technology solutions to boost efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote team leadership

Budget management

P&L responsibility

Data analytics

Communication skills

Vendor management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Hospitality

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

MS Office / BI tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Catering Operations Director to lead national catering operations from a home office. This executive role oversees strategy, efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability across regions.

You will guide remote regional managers, develop KPIs, manage vendor relations, and drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.