Remote Catering Operations Architect for Virtual Events

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting for a Remote Catering Operations Strategist to redefine how catering is delivered for virtual events worldwide. You will design scalable operational strategies for sourcing, preparation, packaging, and delivery of food and beverage for dispersed audiences from a home office.

The role requires 6+ years in catering operations or related supply‑chain roles, with strong vendor management, data analysis, and remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in catering operations management or related supply chain roles.
• Experience designing operational strategies across distributed regions.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations for delivery services.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication in virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable operational strategies for remote catering services.
• Design onboarding, QA, and performance management frameworks for partners.
• Identify and vet local culinary partners across regions to maintain standards.
• Create efficient logistics models for timely, safe delivery of catering packages.
• Establish protocols for food safety, handling, and temperature control in remote delivery.
• Analyze data on delivery times, feedback, and costs to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with tech teams to integrate catering operations with virtual event platforms.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions and challenges.
• Research and propose sustainable, ethical sourcing solutions.
• Manage relationships with key third‑party logistics providers and technology partners.

Skills

Operational strategy

Supply chain

Vendor management

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Business Administration degree

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting for a Remote Catering Operations Strategist to redefine how catering is delivered for virtual events worldwide. You will design scalable operational strategies for sourcing, preparation, packaging, and delivery of food and beverage for dispersed audiences from a home office.

The role requires 6+ years in catering operations or related supply‑chain roles, with strong vendor management, data analysis, and remote collaboration skills.