Head Catering Ops — Hybrid Role with Growth

Placements24; South Africa; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Head Catering Operations Specialist to join our team in Tembisa, Gauteng. This role is pivotal for streamlining catering services, ensuring efficient delivery, and maintaining exceptional quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead operations, manage staff, enforce health and safety standards, and work with the sales and client relations teams to deliver flawless events.

Formación

• 4+ years in catering operations management or similar field.
• Proven ability to optimize operations and control costs in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food, beverage operations, logistics and supply chain.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with health and safety regulations and software tools.
• Hybrid work model with on-site presence in Tembisa, Gauteng.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily catering operations ensuring timely service.
• Develop policies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Schedule and train staff; manage performance.
• Monitor inventory and implement stock controls.
• Enforce health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with culinary team for menu execution.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate terms.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
• Conduct site inspections and audits for safety and integrity.
• Collaborate with sales and client relations for seamless events.

Conocimientos

Catering operations

Cost optimization

Team leadership

Health & safety

Vendor management

Herramientas

Catering software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Head Catering Operations Specialist to join our team in Tembisa, Gauteng. This role is pivotal for streamlining catering services, ensuring efficient delivery, and maintaining exceptional quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead operations, manage staff, enforce health and safety standards, and work with the sales and client relations teams to deliver flawless events.