Virtual Catering Operations Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Virtual Catering Operations Specialist to streamline nationwide catering services. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing workflows, managing inventories, and maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction across events.

You will collaborate with sales, culinary teams, and suppliers to ensure efficient service delivery, monitor performance data, and implement cost-reducing improvements while working effectively from a distance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for remote management.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in operational software and inventory systems.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with multitasking in virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve catering service efficiency.
• Manage relationships with food suppliers and other vendors, negotiating terms.
• Oversee inventory management and optimize stock levels.
• Monitor performance data and implement cost-reducing improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales and culinary teams to ensure smooth event execution.

Skills

Operations management

Supply chain

Vendor management

Remote work

Data analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Virtual Catering Operations Specialist to enhance their operational efficiency and service delivery across all catered events. This is a critical remote role focused on streamlining processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the smooth execution of catering services nationwide. You will work closely with various teams to optimize workflows, manage inventory, and maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is adept at managing complex operations from a distance, possesses strong analytical skills, and is committed to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve catering service efficiency and effectiveness.


• Manage relationships with food suppliers and other third-party vendors, negotiating terms and ensuring reliable service.


• Oversee inventory management and ensure optimal stock levels for catering supplies and ingredients.


• Monitor operational performance, analyze data, and implement improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.


• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to ensure client satisfaction and minimize disruptions.


• Collaborate with sales and culinary teams to ensure smooth event execution and client delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operations management, supply chain, or a related field, preferably within the catering or hospitality industry.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex operational challenges remotely.


• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.


• Proficiency in operational software and inventory management systems.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask effectively in a virtual environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.


• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.


• Opportunity to make a substantial impact on a growing catering business.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture.