Catering Event Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Performance incentives

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Catering Event Manager to lead premium events from a remote capacity. You will oversee full lifecycle from client briefing to post-event analysis, manage budgets, and coordinate a distributed team of culinary and service professionals to deliver flawless experiences.

The role emphasizes luxury hospitality, meticulous organization, and strong communication across locations, with autonomy and a competitive compensation package and remote-friendly setup.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in catering event management, with a strong portfolio of successfully executed events.
• Demonstrated ability in budget management, client relationship management, and team leadership.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with event management software and remote collaboration tools.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional, bespoke client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all aspects of assigned catering events, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of event details.
• Develop detailed event plans, including staffing, logistics, menu implementation, and operational flow.
• Oversee on-site event execution, troubleshooting issues proactively and ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement in future catering experiences.

Skills

Budget management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Event management

Organizational skills

Remote collaboration

Hospitality

Problem solving

Tools

Event management software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Catering Event Manager to lead their premium event services from a remote capacity. This crucial role involves overseeing the complete lifecycle of high-profile catering events, from initial client consultation and conceptualization to flawless on-site execution and post-event analysis. You will manage budgets, coordinate with a distributed team of culinary and service professionals, and ensure every event meets our stringent standards for quality, creativity, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of luxury catering, and a proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a remote setting, supporting events across diverse locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all aspects of assigned catering events, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of event details.
• Develop detailed event plans, including staffing, logistics, menu implementation, and operational flow.
• Oversee on-site event execution, troubleshooting issues proactively and ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement in future catering experiences.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in catering event management, with a strong portfolio of successfully executed events.
• Demonstrated ability in budget management, client relationship management, and team leadership.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with event management software and remote collaboration tools.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional, bespoke client experiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility in managing high-profile events.
• Flexible remote working environment, promoting work-life balance.
• Access to industry-leading event technology and resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leading catering company.