Senior Remote Catering Operations Leader

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead remote catering operations and drive service excellence across multiple events. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, budget control, and vendor management in a fully remote capacity.

You will manage a dispersed team, ensure food safety and KPI adherence, and collaborate with marketing and sales to fuel growth while delivering memorable culinary experiences for clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in catering management with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Proven experience managing fully remote teams and operations.
• Strong understanding of catering operations, events, and F&B management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement catering operational strategies to improve service quality.
• Oversee remote catering operations with KPI monitoring and food safety oversight.
• Mentor a geographically dispersed team and conduct remote performance reviews.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships for profitability.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales for growth plans.

Skills

Remote leadership

Budgeting

Event planning

Team management

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality

Tools

Catering software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Operations Manager to lead remote catering operations and drive service excellence across multiple events. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, budget control, and vendor management in a fully remote capacity.

You will manage a dispersed team, ensure food safety and KPI adherence, and collaborate with marketing and sales to fuel growth while delivering memorable culinary experiences for clients.