Strategic Remote Catering Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Catering Operations Lead to manage and optimize catering services in Benoni and beyond, with remote oversight and coordination. You will lead and motivate teams, manage supplier relationships, and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery for clients.

The role requires strong strategic thinking in operations management, proven leadership, and the ability to drive excellence in a fast-paced catering environment from a remote management

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operations management within catering or food service.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory control, and QA.
• Ability to analyze data and drive improvements remotely.
• Proficiency with operational software and remote collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations ensuring efficiency, quality, and standards.
• Lead, train, and mentor operational staff to high performance.
• Manage inventory, procurement and supplier relationships to optimize costs and quality.
• Develop and implement strategies and process improvements for service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Monitor performance metrics and take corrective actions remotely when needed.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Supply chain

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Data-driven improvements

Remote collaboration tools

Operational software

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Catering Operations Lead to manage and optimize catering services in Benoni and beyond, with remote oversight and coordination. You will lead and motivate teams, manage supplier relationships, and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery for clients.

The role requires strong strategic thinking in operations management, proven leadership, and the ability to drive excellence in a fast-paced catering environment from a remote management