Head of Catering Operations — Events

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Tips included

Training & development

Diverse event exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks an experienced Catering Staff Supervisor to oversee front-of-house operations for events. You will lead a team, manage setup, service and breakdown, and act as the on-site contact for clients to ensure flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, excellent communication, and a customer-focused approach, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced event setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within the hospitality or catering industry.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• A customer-focused approach with a passion for service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of catering staff during events.
• Ensure efficient setup, service, and breakdown of catering operations.
• Train and mentor new catering staff on service standards and procedures.
• Liaise with clients on-site to ensure their needs are met and address any concerns.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, hygiene, and customer service.
• Manage event logistics, including managing service flow and team performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks an experienced Catering Staff Supervisor to oversee front-of-house operations for events. You will lead a team, manage setup, service and breakdown, and act as the on-site contact for clients to ensure flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, excellent communication, and a customer-focused approach, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced event setting.