Senior Remote Virtual Event Catering Lead

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Event Catering Planner to design and execute catering for virtual and hybrid events. You will coordinate with clients, culinary teams, and logistics partners nationwide, ensuring flawless catering execution from planning through post-event review.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in event planning with a focus on catering, strong vendor negotiation skills, and proficiency with event management software and collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of event planning experience, focusing on catering management for large events.
• Experience catering virtual or hybrid events.
• Strong understanding of menu development and dietary requirements.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with event management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Outstanding client-facing communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Creative and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute catering for virtual and hybrid events.
• Develop creative menu proposals for diverse client needs.
• Source and manage relationships with caterers and food delivery services.
• Oversee budgets and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with virtual event producers to integrate catering into the event flow.
• Manage client communications and address inquiries.
• Conduct post-event analysis and implement improvements.
• Stay updated on trends in virtual events and catering.
• Ensure catering logistics, packaging, delivery timing, and presentation are planned.
• Maintain accurate event records and documentation.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Communication

Remote work

Time management

Tools

Event management software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Event Catering Planner to design and execute catering for virtual and hybrid events. You will coordinate with clients, culinary teams, and logistics partners nationwide, ensuring flawless catering execution from planning through post-event review.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in event planning with a focus on catering, strong vendor negotiation skills, and proficiency with event management software and collaboration tools.