Hybrid Event Catering Ops Director | Multi-Venue Leader

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Hybrid work model

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Event Catering Operations Director to oversee strategic and on-site management across multiple venues in the Northern Cape, ensuring service quality, profitability, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a large team of operations managers, chefs, and service staff, develop robust operating plans, manage budgets, and partner with sales for new business opportunities, all within a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in hospitality and event catering operations, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven track record managing multi-venue catering operations with P&L responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations in food service.
• Excellent financial acumen with budgeting, cost control, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to enhance efficiency, profitability, and service quality.
• Oversee and manage multiple venue-based catering operations from planning to execution.
• Lead and develop a team of operations managers, chefs, and support staff.
• Set and enforce standards for food safety, hygiene, quality control, and customer service.
• Manage budgets, costs, and financial performance for all catering operations.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to ensure operational readiness for new business.
• Oversee procurement and vendor relationships for cost-effectiveness.
• Implement and refine policies and best practices for consistent service.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for food service and venue ops.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Financial acumen

People management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Event Catering Operations Director to oversee strategic and on-site management across multiple venues in the Northern Cape, ensuring service quality, profitability, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a large team of operations managers, chefs, and service staff, develop robust operating plans, manage budgets, and partner with sales for new business opportunities, all within a hybrid model.