Luxury Event Catering Manager - Lead Prestigious Weddings

Placements24; Centurion; Sur place; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration package

Career advancement within a growing公司

Performance-based incentives

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Event Catering Manager to lead end-to-end catering for luxury events. You will plan menus, coordinate logistics, manage staff, and ensure flawless execution for corporate functions, weddings and private parties.

The role requires 3+ years in event or catering management, strong budget and vendor management skills, and the ability to work irregular hours. You will collaborate with the culinary team and maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in event management or catering management.
• Proven track record in managing complex events from conception to completion.
• Excellent understanding of catering operations, food and beverage service, and event logistics.
• Strong client relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsabilités

• Oversee execution of all catered events, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Serve as primary contact from booking to post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with culinary team to finalize menus within budget.
• Develop event timelines, staffing plans, and logistics.
• Supervise on-site setup, service, and breakdown.
• Manage catering staff including recruitment, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Conduct pre-event briefings with staff to ensure role clarity.
• Monitor budgets, track expenses, and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Gather client feedback and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues during events promptly and professionally.

Connaissances

Event management

Catering operations

Budget management

Staff management

Client relations

Negotiation

MS Office

Event management software

Outils

Event management software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Event Catering Manager to lead end-to-end catering for luxury events. You will plan menus, coordinate logistics, manage staff, and ensure flawless execution for corporate functions, weddings and private parties.

The role requires 3+ years in event or catering management, strong budget and vendor management skills, and the ability to work irregular hours. You will collaborate with the culinary team and maintain high service standards.