Senior Banquet & Events Catering Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives based on performance

Benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Banquet and Events Catering Manager to oversee all catering operations for high-volume events, conferences and banquets. This role focuses on client relations, menu planning, staff management and flawless execution.

You will lead and mentor a catering team, optimize budgets and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of catering management experience in high-volume events.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale events and client portfolios.
• Budget management, costing and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee banquet and event catering from client contact to post-event follow-up.
• Develop and present customized menu proposals with clients to meet needs and vision.
• Manage event setup, service, and breakdown to meet standards and timelines.
• Lead, train, and mentor catering staff for high performance.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resources for profitability.
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams for seamless execution.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Seek opportunities to elevate guest experience and service standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate objectives and review performance.

Skills

Event catering leadership

Client relationship management

Menu planning & costing

Staff development & supervision

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Banquet and Events Catering Manager to oversee all catering operations for high-volume events, conferences and banquets. This role focuses on client relations, menu planning, staff management and flawless execution.

You will lead and mentor a catering team, optimize budgets and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.