Remote Catering Operations Leader

Placements24

Paarl

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote contractor

Competitive contract rate

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Remote Catering Operations Strategist to optimize nationwide catering services. The role focuses on data analysis, supply chain optimization, and scalable remote operations, working with distributed teams to drive efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in operations and logistics with strong stakeholder communication. This remote position offers a contract role with flexible location and the opportunity to shape remote

Qualifications

6+ years in operations management, supply chain, or strategic planning in food service or catering preferred.
Strong analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

Analyze operational data to identify efficiency and cost improvements across catering operations.
Develop strategic plans for supply chain optimization and delivery logistics.
Design service delivery models for a remote-first approach and ensure consistency and quality.
Collaborate with tech, sales, and culinary teams to implement strategies.
Create dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance and report progress.
Identify new technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and scalability.
Develop training materials and best practices for remote staff.
Identify and mitigate risks within catering operations.