Remote Catering Operations Lead — Delivering Flawless Events

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Career development in remote ops

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Remote Catering Operations Specialist to join our client’s team, supporting operations from a remote setting while coordinating with a base in Klerksdorp. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving across events and clients.

You will oversee service execution, manage supplier communications, and troubleshoot challenges, leveraging logistics expertise and strong organizational abilities to maintain high standards and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering operations, event logistics, or a related field with remote work capabilities.
• Strong understanding of catering processes from food preparation to final delivery and service.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent operations remotely.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools and operational management software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the remote execution of catering services, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client specifications.
• Coordinate with kitchen teams, delivery personnel, and clients to ensure timely and accurate service delivery for all events.
• Manage supplier relationships, placing orders, tracking deliveries, and resolving any procurement issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed operational checklists and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Monitor service feedback and implement improvements to enhance client satisfaction and operational effectiveness.
• Handle and resolve remote operational issues promptly, minimizing disruption and maintaining service integrity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Multitasking

Proactive approach

Remote work capabilities

Attention to detail

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Operational management software

Procurement software

Delivery tracking software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Remote Catering Operations Specialist to join our client’s team, supporting operations from a remote setting while coordinating with a base in Klerksdorp. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving across events and clients.

You will oversee service execution, manage supplier communications, and troubleshoot challenges, leveraging logistics expertise and strong organizational abilities to maintain high standards and client satisfaction.