Senior Event Catering Director: Elevate Culinary Experience

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Event Catering Manager to lead culinary operations and ensure flawless exhibition of events from intimate dinners to weddings.

You will shape menus, manage budgets, mentor chefs and staff, and build strong client and vendor relationships while upholding food safety standards.

This role requires 5+ years in senior catering or event management, excellent leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours for events in the Rustenburg area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in senior catering or event management.
• Proven track record in menu costing and financial management.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Proficiency with catering software and MS Office.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop catering strategies and menus aligned with trends and client needs.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, staffing, vendor management, and on-site execution.
• Lead chefs, servers, and event coordinators; mentor the team.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure expectations are exceeded.
• Control costs, manage inventory, and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to grow business.
• Ensure flawless presentation of food and service at events in Rustenburg.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Budgeting

Vendor management

Client relations

Operations management

Food safety

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Culinary Arts

Tools

Catering management software

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Event Catering Manager to lead culinary operations and ensure flawless exhibition of events from intimate dinners to weddings.

You will shape menus, manage budgets, mentor chefs and staff, and build strong client and vendor relationships while upholding food safety standards.

This role requires 5+ years in senior catering or event management, excellent leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours for events in the Rustenburg area.