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Job summary
A leading catering company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high food service standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in hospitality management, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record in client satisfaction and team leadership. This role focuses on managing catering operations and driving innovative events, fostering teamwork, and upholding compliance standards.
Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience in catering or hospitality management is essential.
- Project management experience within hospitality or catering is advantageous.
- Strong financial acumen in costing, budgeting, and forecasting is required.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily unit operations in line with strategy, contracts, and compliance standards.
- Ensure efficient, high-quality food production and service delivery.
- Oversee the execution of creative events and catering functions.
Skills
Education
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a catering unit leading daily operations, ensuring the highest food service standards, and driving innovative, client-focused events and functions. As the Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing the assigned unit in alignment with the sector’s strategic objectives, contractual requirements, and compliance standards. You’ll oversee food production, service delivery, team performance, and client satisfaction — ensuring the seamless execution of all catering operations.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or Food & Beverage Services (preferred)
- 10+ years’ experience in catering or hospitality management (essential)
- Proven track record in competitive and sensitive markets
- Project management experience within hospitality or catering (advantageous)
- Experience in change management and unit mobilization (beneficial)
- Strong financial acumen in costing, budgeting, and forecasting
- Leadership experience in managing diverse teams
- Valid driver’s license
- Manage daily unit operations in line with strategy, contracts, and compliance standards
- Ensure efficient, high-quality food production and service delivery
- Oversee the execution of creative events and catering functions
- Lead menu planning, standardization, and costing
- Maintain consistency and quality across all food offerings
- Drive innovation and profitability
- Oversee sales capture, stock control, and banking
- Monitor GP margins and maintain budget targets
- Manage electronic ordering and reporting systems
- Uphold food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
- Maintain accurate compliance records
- Manage workforce planning, payroll, and performance
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and a culture of excellence
- Ensure SLA adherence and client satisfaction
- Drive continuous improvement through feedback and insights
- Strong understanding of catering and hospitality operations
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations and compliance
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Expertise in financial management and reporting
- Exceptional customer service orientation and event execution
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.