Remote National Catering Operations Lead

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

National impact

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Catering Operations Specialist to join its expanding virtual operations team. You will optimize nationwide catering services, from order placement to final delivery, while maintaining quality and reliability.

The role requires strong food service management, supply chain, and technology integration experience, with a proven ability to manage remote operations and partner networks across diverse regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in catering operations management or supply chain.
• Experience managing remote teams and national vendor networks.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control.
• Experience with catering management software or ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration with teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee national catering operations and ensure service quality.
• Develop strategies to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage relationships with third-party caterers and delivery partners.
• Implement and use technology platforms for order management and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations across all sites.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and improvements.
• Develop and refine SOPs for catering processes.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and culinary teams to align operations with business goals.
• Conduct remote audits and performance reviews of partner caterers.
• Manage inventory systems and supply chain logistics for catering supplies.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations Management/Hospitality

Tools

ERP systems

Catering management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Catering Operations Specialist to join its expanding virtual operations team. You will optimize nationwide catering services, from order placement to final delivery, while maintaining quality and reliability.

The role requires strong food service management, supply chain, and technology integration experience, with a proven ability to manage remote operations and partner networks across diverse regions.