Catering Event Lead: Client-Focused, Seamless Service

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vibrant and organized Catering Event Coordinator to manage all aspects of event execution from our Klerksdorp base. You will be the primary contact for clients, coordinating menus, logistics, staffing, and ensuring every requirement is met with precision and flair during the live catering events.

Join a dynamic hospitality team where you will engage with clients, develop menu proposals, coordinate venue and suppliers, oversee on-site setup, manage event staff, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event coordination or management with catering focus.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations and service standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure during live events.
• Proficiency in event planning and client management software.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand event needs, budget, and preferences.
• Develop customized menu proposals and event packages.
• Coordinate venue, suppliers, and logistics.
• Oversee on-site setup and service delivery.
• Lead and manage event staff with clear direction.
• Address issues promptly during events.

Skills

Event coordination experience

Food & beverage operations knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Tools

Event planning software

Client management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vibrant and organized Catering Event Coordinator to manage all aspects of event execution from our Klerksdorp base. You will be the primary contact for clients, coordinating menus, logistics, staffing, and ensuring every requirement is met with precision and flair during the live catering events.

Join a dynamic hospitality team where you will engage with clients, develop menu proposals, coordinate venue and suppliers, oversee on-site setup, manage event staff, and