Senior Remote Catering Operations Leader

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Catering Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end delivery of catering services from anywhere. This senior role focuses on operational efficiency, quality standards, and profitability across multiple projects, while leading dispersed teams and ensuring compliant processes.

You'll collaborate with sales, culinary, and finance to align operations with client needs, optimize procedures, and implement best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in catering or hospitality operations management with remote leadership experience.
• Proven ability to optimize processes, reduce costs, and drive profitability.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, menu costing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end catering operations from booking to post-event follow-up.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Lead and coach remote teams across multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse data, and drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Culinary, and Finance to align operations with client needs.

Skills

Remote leadership

Catering operations

Profitability focus

Food safety

Leadership

Operations software

Digital collaboration tools

Tools

Operations software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Catering Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end delivery of catering services from anywhere. This senior role focuses on operational efficiency, quality standards, and profitability across multiple projects, while leading dispersed teams and ensuring compliant processes.

You'll collaborate with sales, culinary, and finance to align operations with client needs, optimize procedures, and implement best practices.