Senior Catering Ops Leader — Drive Excellence

Placements24; Soweto; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses and professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager in Soweto to oversee extensive catering operations across Gauteng. You will lead a large team, ensure quality and profitability, and drive improvements in food safety and service delivery.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong logistics and financial skills to meet client expectations at events. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and culinary teams, adherence to regulations, and delivering exceptional service for

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in catering operations management with at least 3 years in a senior supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale catering operations and diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Exceptional leadership, team management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost-control understanding.
• Proficiency in health, safety and sanitation regulations within the food service industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays per event schedules in Soweto.
• Experience within the Gauteng catering or hospitality sector valued.
• Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management or Operations Management advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring efficiency, quality and profitability.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of catering staff, including supervisors and service personnel.
• Implement and maintain high standards for food safety, hygiene and service quality.
• Manage inventory, procurement and cost control measures to optimize profitability.
• Develop and refine operational processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and labour regulations.
• Collaborate with sales and culinary teams to ensure seamless event execution and client requirements.
• Handle escalated client issues and ensure prompt, effective resolution.
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment for the operations team.

Kenntnisse

Operations management

Leadership

Team management

Logistics

Budgeting

Cost control

Quality assurance

Food safety

Communication

Ausbildung

Hospitality Management degree

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager in Soweto to oversee extensive catering operations across Gauteng. You will lead a large team, ensure quality and profitability, and drive improvements in food safety and service delivery.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong logistics and financial skills to meet client expectations at events. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and culinary teams, adherence to regulations, and delivering exceptional service for