Remote Senior Catering Operations Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Remote work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead all remote catering operations for high-profile events in South Africa. You will shape strategies, optimize service delivery, and maintain top client satisfaction across dispersed teams.

This role requires 7+ years in catering operations, strong leadership, HACCP compliance, and proficiency with remote collaboration tools. You will coach staff, monitor costs, and ensure safe, high-quality culinary experiences while

Qualifications

• 7+ years in catering operations management
• Leadership experience with dispersed teams
• Experience with HACCP and health/safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Oversee remote catering operations from a central location, ensuring efficiency and quality
• Develop strategies to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction
• Lead a dispersed team including chefs, event coordinators, and service staff
• Ensure HACCP and health/safety compliance across sites via remote monitoring
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage event logistics and staffing
• Monitor costs and optimize food, labor, and equipment expenditures

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

HACCP knowledge

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration

Tools

Project management software

Virtual conferencing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead all remote catering operations for high-profile events in South Africa. You will shape strategies, optimize service delivery, and maintain top client satisfaction across dispersed teams.

This role requires 7+ years in catering operations, strong leadership, HACCP compliance, and proficiency with remote collaboration tools. You will coach staff, monitor costs, and ensure safe, high-quality culinary experiences while