Remote Catering Ops Lead - Flexible Hours

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote work

Professional development

Innovative strategies

Virtual team support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Virtual Catering Operations Specialist to manage remote catering operations across the Pretoria region. You will optimize processes, oversee inventory, and ensure quality control while working autonomously from a remote location.

The role emphasizes efficiency, supplier coordination, and data-driven reporting to keep costs down and service levels high for clients served remotely.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management within catering or food service.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Excellent understanding of inventory management and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency in using operational software, scheduling tools, and communication platforms.
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve catering operational processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage inventory levels, supplier relationships, and procurement remotely.
• Develop and implement quality assurance for food prep, packaging, and delivery.
• Coordinate catering staff schedules and resource allocation for events.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement timely solutions.
• Generate reports on operational performance and identify improvement areas.

Skills

Operations management

Cost optimization

Remote collaboration

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Scheduling tools

Operational software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Virtual Catering Operations Specialist to manage remote catering operations across the Pretoria region. You will optimize processes, oversee inventory, and ensure quality control while working autonomously from a remote location.

The role emphasizes efficiency, supplier coordination, and data-driven reporting to keep costs down and service levels high for clients served remotely.