Senior Catering & Events Operations Lead

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end catering events, supervise staff, and ensure top-quality food and presentation. The role blends on-site execution with focused off-site planning in a hybrid setting.

You will coordinate with clients and suppliers, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety standards and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of catering management or event coordination experience.
• Proven ability to lead staff and manage event operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office; experience with event management software is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Holder of valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all catering events with seamless operations.
• Schedule and supervise catering staff during events.
• Coordinate with clients on details, diets, and requests.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure timely resources.
• Oversee food production quality and presentation.
• Conduct site inspections and manage setup at venues.
• Manage inventory of catering equipment and post-event reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and service standards.

Skills

Staff management

Event coordination

Client liaison

Problem solving

Vendor management

Communication

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end catering events, supervise staff, and ensure top-quality food and presentation. The role blends on-site execution with focused off-site planning in a hybrid setting.

You will coordinate with clients and suppliers, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety standards and service excellence.