Remote Senior Catering Operations Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Online training & conferences

Technology stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Specialist to design, implement, and optimize catering strategies for remote virtual events. You will oversee logistics, quality control, and supplier networks across dispersed delivery partners, ensuring seamless service and cost efficiency.

This fully remote role requires strong project management, virtual communication, and proactive problem solving, with 7+ years in catering operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive catering operations, event management, or related hospitality field.
• Experience managing complex logistics with remote or distributed teams.
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational strategies and process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with virtual collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for virtual relationships.
• Experience with CRM and project management tools.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine operational processes for remote catering and virtual event support.
• Manage and coordinate logistics for food and beverage delivery to event attendees and participants across various locations.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control standards for all catering services.
• Develop and manage relationships with a network of remote suppliers, vendors, and delivery partners.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement, and cost control for remote operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to events.
• Collaborate with virtual event planners, sales teams, and client success managers.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement efficiency gains.
• Develop and deliver training materials for remote catering teams and partners.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in remote operations and catering technology.

Skills

Catering operations

Logistics management

Remote collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication & negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Specialist to design, implement, and optimize catering strategies for remote virtual events. You will oversee logistics, quality control, and supplier networks across dispersed delivery partners, ensuring seamless service and cost efficiency.

This fully remote role requires strong project management, virtual communication, and proactive problem solving, with 7+ years in catering operations.