Strategic Corporate Catering Lead

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Career progression

High-profile events

Health benefits

Professional environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a seasoned Corporate Catering Manager to lead a high-volume division, delivering catering for meetings, conferences, and events with culinary excellence. You will oversee a dedicated team, build client relationships, plan menus, and ensure flawless logistics and service.

You will manage budgets and profitability while driving growth in the corporate sector, mentoring staff and fostering a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate catering or senior event planning experience.
• Proven record in client relationship management and business development.
• Strong culinary trend knowledge, menu engineering, and food safety standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for corporate catering to drive growth.
• Manage client relationships and tailor catering for meetings and events.
• Oversee menu planning and development for corporate clients.
• Coordinate event logistics: staffing, equipment, venue liaison, vendor mgmt.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability.
• Lead and mentor the corporate catering team for excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Event planning

Culinary trends

Food safety

Budgeting

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

Event management software

Financial management tools

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a seasoned Corporate Catering Manager to lead a high-volume division, delivering catering for meetings, conferences, and events with culinary excellence. You will oversee a dedicated team, build client relationships, plan menus, and ensure flawless logistics and service.

You will manage budgets and profitability while driving growth in the corporate sector, mentoring staff and fostering a culture of excellence.