Hybrid Culinary Operations Leader — Innovation & Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid sick leave

Leave entitlement

Development opportunities

Modern kitchen tools

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Culinary Operations Manager to lead catering operations in Pretoria and surrounding regions. The role balances on-site oversight with strategic remote planning, driving culinary quality, cost control and client satisfaction.

You will manage kitchen teams, develop menus, enforce HACCP standards and collaborate with sales to deliver exceptional events. A strong leadership background and culinary degree are highly valued for this hybrid position.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in professional culinary arts and catering operations management.
• Experience in menu costing, development and execution for diverse events.
• Strong leadership to manage and motivate kitchen teams.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP preferred).
• Excellent budget control and inventory management.
• Effective communication with clients, suppliers and staff.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all culinary operations for catering events, ensuring quality, presentation and taste standards.
• Lead kitchen staff: hiring, training, scheduling and evaluations.
• Develop menus with clients and culinary team for diverse Pretoria events.
• Enforce food safety, hygiene and sanitation protocols across kitchens.
• Control costs, manage inventory and optimize purchasing for profitability.
• Collaborate with event planning and sales teams for seamless execution.
• Conduct remote quality checks and guide kitchen teams in hybrid model.
• Negotiate with suppliers and ensure timely delivery of ingredients.

Kenntnisse

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Costing / budgeting

Food safety / HACCP

Team management

Vendor relations

Communication

Ausbildung

Culinary degree

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Culinary Operations Manager to lead catering operations in Pretoria and surrounding regions. The role balances on-site oversight with strategic remote planning, driving culinary quality, cost control and client satisfaction.

You will manage kitchen teams, develop menus, enforce HACCP standards and collaborate with sales to deliver exceptional events. A strong leadership background and culinary degree are highly valued for this hybrid position.