Remote Catering Operations Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Home office support

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Catering Operations Specialist to oversee distributed catering services from anywhere. The role focuses on streamlining processes, quality control across locations, supplier management, and leveraging technology to boost efficiency and client satisfaction.

You will work autonomously with strong virtual communication, develop SOPs, manage remote suppliers, monitor food safety, analyze data for cost savings, and support a growing catering business

Qualifications

• Experience in catering operations management, supply chain, or logistics.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and operational software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proactive problem-solving and results-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures for all remote catering activities.
• Manage and maintain relationships with a network of remote catering suppliers and partners.
• Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure consistent food safety and service standards.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Utilize and manage technology platforms for order processing, scheduling, and communication.
• Provide remote support and problem-solving for operational challenges as they arise.

Skills

Catering operations

Supply chain management

Logistics

Remote collaboration tools

Communication skills

Negotiation

Autonomous work

Tools

Operational software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Remote Catering Operations Specialist to manage and optimize their distributed catering services from anywhere. This role focuses on streamlining operational processes, ensuring quality control across various locations, managing supplier relationships, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction. You will be instrumental in maintaining the high standards of our client's catering offerings without being tied to a specific physical location, requiring strong independent work habits and excellent virtual communication skills. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled operations professional to shape remote catering delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures for all remote catering activities.
• Manage and maintain relationships with a network of remote catering suppliers and partners.
• Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure consistent food safety and service standards.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Utilize and manage technology platforms for order processing, scheduling, and communication.
• Provide remote support and problem‑solving for operational challenges as they arise.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in catering operations management , supply chain, or logistics.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong proficiency in using remote collaboration tools and operational software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for managing supplier and internal relationships.
• Proactive problem‑solving abilities and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations, even in a remote oversight capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to significantly impact operational strategies for a growing catering business.
• Support for home office setup and technology.
• Collaborative virtual team environment and professional development resources.