Senior Event Catering Operations Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Rustenburg location

Exposure to prestigious events

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Event Catering Operations Manager to oversee every aspect of catered events from planning to on-site execution. You will lead logistics, manage staff, ensure health and safety standards, and maintain client satisfaction across a busy portfolio of events in the North West province.

This role rewards proactive problem solving and strong leadership within a dynamic catering team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in event management or catering operations.
• Experience coordinating large-scale catered events.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in catering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects of catered events for timely delivery.
• Develop plans, checklists, and procedures for seamless execution.
• Schedule event staff and manage setup, service, and breakdown.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and inventory for events.
• Conduct pre-event briefings and ensure staff understands details.
• Collaborate with sales and culinary teams to ready events.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene standards are met throughout operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Inventory management

Cost control

Flexibility

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an experienced Event Catering Operations Manager to oversee every aspect of catered events from planning to on-site execution. You will lead logistics, manage staff, ensure health and safety standards, and maintain client satisfaction across a busy portfolio of events in the North West province.

This role rewards proactive problem solving and strong leadership within a dynamic catering team.