Fully Remote Catering Ops Leader | Elevate Quality

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to oversee remote catering operations, lead a distributed team, and ensure service quality. You will shape operational strategy, drive efficiency, and maintain client satisfaction across events, leveraging technology and strong leadership.

You will drive health and safety compliance, manage suppliers, and optimize planning and execution from a remote work setup, delivering consistent, high-quality catering experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in catering management or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience leading remote teams.
• Strong knowledge of event planning and logistics.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with remote collaboration software.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for remote catering operations to boost efficiency.
• Lead a geographically dispersed team with clear performance standards.
• Plan, logistics, and execute diverse catering events.
• Maintain strict quality control and health & safety compliance.
• Manage suppliers and inventory for cost effectiveness.
• Analyze data to identify improvements and implement solutions.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Event planning & logistics

Food service regulations

Communication & interpersonal skills

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to oversee remote catering operations, lead a distributed team, and ensure service quality. You will shape operational strategy, drive efficiency, and maintain client satisfaction across events, leveraging technology and strong leadership.

You will drive health and safety compliance, manage suppliers, and optimize planning and execution from a remote work setup, delivering consistent, high-quality catering experiences.