Senior Catering Operations Manager

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Innovation leadership

Prestigious employer

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead our client's catering division. You will drive strategic planning, financial management, and service delivery excellence across diverse events, ensuring client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

This hybrid role requires strong leadership, budget control, and experience with event management tools. You will mentor teams, implement quality assurance, and identify growth opportunities in a dynamic industry

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in catering operations management.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience with event management software and operational planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans to enhance service quality and profitability.
• Oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation across all catering functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of operations and service staff.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to maintain the highest standards of food and service.
• Analyze operational data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Financial management

Budget control

Event management software

Operational planning tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Business Administration degree

Tools

Event management software

Operational planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead their catering division in Randburg . This senior role demands exceptional leadership in overseeing all facets of catering operations, from strategic planning and financial management to team leadership and service delivery excellence. You will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, innovating service offerings, and ensuring client satisfaction across a broad spectrum of events. This hybrid position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic organization in the heart of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans to enhance service quality and profitability.
• Oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation across all catering functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of operations and service staff.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to maintain the highest standards of food and service.
• Analyze operational data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and implement improvements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in catering operations management , with a proven track record of success.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience with event management software and operational planning tools.
• A degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits.
• Hybrid work model providing a blend of flexibility and on-site collaboration.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Responsibility for driving innovation and shaping operational strategy.
• A challenging yet rewarding role within a respected industry leader.