Senior Catering Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Catering Operations Supervisor to lead onsite event staff and coordinate remote administrative tasks. The role balances hands-on supervision with strategic planning to ensure high-quality service, safety and client satisfaction across large-scale events.

The ideal candidate brings significant catering operations experience, proven leadership, and a strong grasp of food safety, hygiene regulations, and event management, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in catering operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and event management principles.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with a hybrid work model, balancing remote administrative tasks with on-site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site catering staff during events, ensuring professional service delivery.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and budget adherence for catering operations, both on-site and remotely.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct regular team meetings, providing training and performance feedback to staff.
• Oversee the setup and breakdown of catering services, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and proactive Senior Catering Operations Supervisor to join their team in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role requires a leader adept at overseeing both on-site event execution and remote administrative tasks. You will be responsible for managing a team of catering staff, ensuring seamless service delivery, and maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. Your role will involve optimizing operational efficiency, managing resources effectively, and contributing to the strategic development of catering services. You will work closely with management to ensure the smooth running of daily operations and the successful execution of large-scale events, balancing physical presence with remote coordination capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate on-site catering staff during events, ensuring professional service delivery.
• Manage inventory, procurement, and budget adherence for catering operations, both on-site and remotely.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct regular team meetings, providing training and performance feedback to staff.
• Oversee the setup and breakdown of catering services, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements

• Significant experience in catering operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety , hygiene regulations, and event management principles.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with a hybrid work model, balancing remote administrative tasks with on-site supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment in Stellenbosch .