Head of Catering Ops & Events (Hybrid)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Lead in Gauteng to oversee daily catering operations, drive quality, cost control, and client satisfaction. You will manage kitchen staff, inventory, and logistics, while aligning service delivery with events and client expectations.

The role blends on-site leadership with strategic remote tasks, demands a track record in fast-paced catering environments, strong adherence to health and safety standards, and excellent people management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in catering operations management with leadership experience.
• Experience managing kitchen staff, inventory, and operational logistics.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience in menu planning and cost analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Hybrid work capability balancing on-site duties with strategic remote tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily catering operations (food prep, service, delivery).
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen and service staff.
• Manage inventory: ordering, stock levels, waste reduction.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are met.
• Coordinate with event planners and clients for flawless execution.
• Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Monitor costs and implement cost-optimization strategies.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot operational issues promptly.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Inventory control

Food safety

Cost analysis

Menu planning

Team training

Communication

Education

Hospitality Management

Tools

MS Office

Catering software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Lead in Gauteng to oversee daily catering operations, drive quality, cost control, and client satisfaction. You will manage kitchen staff, inventory, and logistics, while aligning service delivery with events and client expectations.

The role blends on-site leadership with strategic remote tasks, demands a track record in fast-paced catering environments, strong adherence to health and safety standards, and excellent people management skills.