Senior Catering Operations Lead — Drive Profit & Innovation

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Executive benefits package

Dynamic and challenging work env

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a seasoned Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead end-to-end catering services in Gauteng. You will drive efficiency, profitability, and quality across menu planning, procurement, staff management and client relations.

This role demands 7+ years in catering or hospitality operations, a proven ability to manage large budgets, strong leadership and communication, and deep knowledge of food trends, service standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in catering management or hospitality operations.
• Proven track record managing large-scale catering operations and budgets.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with financial acumen.
• Knowledge of food & beverage trends, service standards, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations ensuring quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Develop strategic plans to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Manage budgets and optimize resource allocation across services.
• Lead, train and mentor the operations team.
• Build relationships with suppliers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in menus and service delivery.

Skills

Catering management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Operational analysis

Vendor relationships

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a seasoned Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead end-to-end catering services in Gauteng. You will drive efficiency, profitability, and quality across menu planning, procurement, staff management and client relations.

This role demands 7+ years in catering or hospitality operations, a proven ability to manage large budgets, strong leadership and communication, and deep knowledge of food trends, service standards and regulatory compliance.