Remote Senior Event Catering Manager Lead High Impact Events

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Career development

Remote-friendly

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Access to event management tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Catering Manager to oversee high-profile catering operations on a fully remote basis within South Africa. You will lead a team of catering professionals, coordinate with sales and event planning, and ensure superior client satisfaction across diverse functions.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, vendor management, and ensuring HACCP-compliant food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior catering or events management.
• Experience handling high-volume, complex events.
• Strong leadership and communication; able to motivate remote teams.
• Proficient in HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic catering operation plans prioritizing service quality and cost-efficiency.
• Oversee planning and execution of diverse catering events.
• Lead and mentor remote catering staff to high performance.
• Collaborate with sales and planning to create proposals and menus.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across operations.
• Monitor performance, gather client feedback, implement improvements.
• Prepare profitability and operations reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Client relationship management

Communication

Menu planning & beverage service

HACCP knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Catering Manager to oversee high-profile catering operations on a fully remote basis within South Africa. You will lead a team of catering professionals, coordinate with sales and event planning, and ensure superior client satisfaction across diverse functions.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, vendor management, and ensuring HACCP-compliant food safety standards.