Senior Event Catering Lead - High-Impact Experiences George

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Autonomy

Career advancement

Prestigious clients

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Event Catering Manager to lead George-based operations, overseeing client relationships, logistics from concept to execution, and a dedicated team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in the Garden Route hospitality scene.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in catering event management, strong leadership, and a proven ability to drive profitability while maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in event management within catering.
• Proven track record of managing complex, large-scale events.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent client relationship and sales negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end planning and execution of all catered events.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Supervise catering staff and ensure professional service.
• Oversee budgeting, pricing strategies, and profitability of events.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to finalize menus and production.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to identify improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Sales

Attention to detail

Tools

Event planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Event Catering Manager to lead George-based operations, overseeing client relationships, logistics from concept to execution, and a dedicated team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in the Garden Route hospitality scene.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in catering event management, strong leadership, and a proven ability to drive profitability while maintaining brand standards.