Remote Senior Catering Operations Leader

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Career growth

Access to management tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager to oversee a nationwide remote portfolio of catering services. You will drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and lead remote teams across multiple sites with a strategic focus on efficiency, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in catering/hospitality with at least 4 years in senior leadership, strong budgeting, and proven ability to manage complex logistics from a distance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in catering or hospitality management
• 4+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple sites
• Experience in contract/event catering and managing budgets
• Strong leadership, communication and remote team management skills
• Knowledge of HACCP and health standards, with ability to enforce compliance

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations across multiple remote locations
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to achieve goals
• Manage budgets, control costs and identify savings opportunities
• Lead, mentor and motivate remote teams
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and service levels
• Drive food safety, hygiene and quality control across operations
• Innovate with new concepts and improve processes
• Monitor performance metrics and report to senior management
• Collaborate with sales, procurement and HR for seamless support

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Remote team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management / Business Administration

Tools

Catering management software

Office productivity tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager to oversee a nationwide remote portfolio of catering services. You will drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and lead remote teams across multiple sites with a strategic focus on efficiency, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in catering/hospitality with at least 4 years in senior leadership, strong budgeting, and proven ability to manage complex logistics from a distance.