Remote Catering Operations Assistant – East London

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a proactive Assistant Catering Manager to support remote catering operations, planning, coordination, and event execution. You will manage client communications, liaise with vendors, oversee inventory, and ensure smooth logistics for East London clients from a home office.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently remotely, and adherence to health and safety standards while contributing to cost control and

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality, or event management with supervisory/coordination duties.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities for handling multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with proficiency in remote tools.
• Able to work independently in a remote environment and maintain quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Manager in event planning and execution for East London clients.
• Handle client inquiries, bookings, and confirmations.
• Coordinate with chefs/kitchen staff on menus and timelines.
• Liaise with external vendors for supplies and rentals.
• Maintain inventory, orders, and client records in management software.
• Monitor food & beverage costs and operational budgets.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
• Support staff scheduling, training, and supervision.
• Troubleshoot issues during planning or execution from a remote setup.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of catering processes and service delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Tools

MS Office Suite

Catering management software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a proactive Assistant Catering Manager to support remote catering operations, planning, coordination, and event execution. You will manage client communications, liaise with vendors, oversee inventory, and ensure smooth logistics for East London clients from a home office.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work independently remotely, and adherence to health and safety standards while contributing to cost control and