Hybrid Corporate Catering Specialist – Major Accounts

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Catering Specialist in Polokwane to manage and grow a portfolio of corporate clients. You will coordinate with culinary and logistics teams to ensure flawless delivery for meetings, conferences, and events, while maintaining exceptional client relations.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills, with experience in catering or CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering sales, account management or event coordination.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-order management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM software is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Understanding of food and beverage services and menu suggestions.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients with high satisfaction and retention.
• Process and confirm corporate catering orders accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with clients to capture needs, dietary requirements, and event details.
• Coordinate with kitchen and logistics teams for timely delivery.
• Develop proposals and presentations for new opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve client issues promptly and professionally.
• Maintain client records and track service performance metrics.
• Stay informed about corporate trends to offer relevant catering solutions.

Skills

Catering sales

Account management

Event coordination

Customer service

Communication

Education

Hospitality/Business degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Catering Specialist in Polokwane to manage and grow a portfolio of corporate clients. You will coordinate with culinary and logistics teams to ensure flawless delivery for meetings, conferences, and events, while maintaining exceptional client relations.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills, with experience in catering or CRM systems.