Food & Beverage Catering Coordinator

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary w/ incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Exposure to events and clients in Pola

Professional development opportunities

Positive collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Food & Beverage Catering Coordinator to manage catering services for events and corporate clients in Polokwane. This role blends culinary knowledge, logistical planning, and client service to coordinate menus, plan event flow, and supervise service staff.

You will ensure high standards of food quality and presentation, manage inventory and supplier orders, and enforce health and safety regulations on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in catering coordination or food & beverage management.
• Strong knowledge of culinary arts, menu planning, and beverage service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in using catering management software and standard office applications.
• A passion for food, excellent customer service skills, and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all food and beverage aspects for catered events, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Develop creative and appealing menu options, considering client preferences, dietary needs, and current food trends.
• Manage inventory of food, beverages, and supplies, placing orders and monitoring stock levels.
• Supervise catering staff during events, providing guidance on service standards and execution.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in food preparation and service areas.

Skills

Catering coordination

Culinary arts

Menu planning

Beverage service

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Team player

Tools

Catering software

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Food & Beverage Catering Coordinator to manage and execute catering services for events and corporate clients in Polokwane . This role requires a blend of culinary knowledge, logistical planning, and excellent client service skills. You will be responsible for coordinating menus, managing event logistics, overseeing staff during service, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation are maintained. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic catering operation in the heart of Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all food and beverage aspects for catered events, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Develop creative and appealing menu options, considering client preferences, dietary needs, and current food trends.
• Manage inventory of food, beverages, and supplies, placing orders and monitoring stock levels.
• Supervise catering staff during events, providing guidance on service standards and execution.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations in food preparation and service areas.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in catering coordination or food and beverage management.
• Strong knowledge of culinary arts, menu planning, and beverage service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in using catering management software and standard office applications.
• A passion for food, excellent customer service skills, and a team-oriented attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with opportunities for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Exposure to a wide range of events and clients within the Polokwane area.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• A positive and collaborative work culture that values employee contributions.