Remote Catering Consultant

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive consulting fees

Remote work flexibility

Diverse client projects

Nationwide impact

Industry networking

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Remote Catering Consultant to provide expert advice and strategic guidance to a diverse client base. This fully remote role leverages deep catering knowledge to plan, organize, and optimize client operations and events across industries.

You will work independently, delivering high-value consulting services via virtual channels with flexibility and nationwide impact, collaborating with industry professionals as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the catering or hospitality management field.
• Expertise in event planning, operations management, and food service strategy.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong virtual communication and presentation skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert remote consultation on menu development, events, and logistics.
• Analyze client needs and develop strategies for efficiency, cost management, and service improvement.
• Advise on food safety compliance and best practices.
• Assist with vendor selection, contracts, and quality control.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating findings and proposed solutions.

Skills

Catering expertise

Event planning

Operations management

Food service strategy

Analytical thinking

Virtual communication

Remote work discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Remote Catering Consultant to provide expert advice and strategic guidance to their diverse client base. In this fully remote role, you will leverage your deep understanding of the catering industry to assist clients in planning, organizing, and optimizing their catering operations, events, or food service businesses. You will work independently, communicating primarily through virtual channels to deliver high-value consulting services. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned professional looking for flexibility and the chance to impact businesses across various sectors without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation on menu development, event planning, and catering logistics to clients remotely.
• Analyze client needs and develop customized strategies for operational efficiency, cost management, and service improvement.
• Advise on compliance with food safety regulations and best practices applicable to various catering scenarios.
• Assist clients in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and quality control processes.
• Conduct virtual assessments of client operations and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to effectively communicate findings and proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the catering or hospitality management field, with a strong understanding of industry best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in event planning, operations management, and food service strategy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Superb virtual communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport remotely.
• Proven track record of successfully advising businesses or clients in the food and beverage sector.
• Self-disciplined and able to manage workload effectively in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive consulting fees based on project scope and expertise.
• Complete flexibility to work from anywhere, managing your own schedule.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and challenging projects.
• Utilize your expertise to make a significant impact on businesses nationwide.
• Collaborate with a network of industry professionals.