Gourmet Catering Operations Director

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Premium ingredients and modern kitchen

Professional growth opportunities

High-profile event experiences

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Culinary Operations Manager to oversee all facets of culinary operations for premium catering and events. You will lead menu design, kitchen management, quality control and team leadership, driving excellence in service and cuisine.

You will apply strong financial acumen for cost control and work with premium ingredients and innovative techniques to elevate our client's reputation for exceptional food and service at high-profile

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years in senior culinary management in catering or high-volume hospitality.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven track record in kitchen management and team leadership.
• Expertise in costing, inventory, and financial control.

Aufgaben

• Direct and manage all culinary operations for efficiency and profitability.
• Develop innovative, high-quality menus for diverse events.
• Oversee kitchen staff: recruitment, training, scheduling, evaluations.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, hygiene standards.
• Manage food and labor costs, optimize budgets.
• Maintain supplier relationships for timely, quality ingredients.
• Collaborate with sales and event planning teams to meet client needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in culinary processes and service.
• Ensure consistent presentation and quality of all dishes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cost management

Menu engineering

Quality control

Ausbildung

Culinary degree

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Culinary Operations Manager to oversee all facets of culinary operations for premium catering and events. You will lead menu design, kitchen management, quality control and team leadership, driving excellence in service and cuisine.

You will apply strong financial acumen for cost control and work with premium ingredients and innovative techniques to elevate our client's reputation for exceptional food and service at high-profile