Catering Event Planner: Menu & Experience Designer

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid coverage

Paid annual leave

Exposure to prestigious events

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and meticulous Catering Event Planner to join our Centurion team. You will design and execute catering experiences for a range of events, from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions, ensuring flawless service and on-site excellence.

You will understand client needs, develop innovative menus, coordinate timelines and staffing, manage vendors, and resolve on-site issues with professionalism, delivering memorable events every time.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in event planning within catering or hospitality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with client engagement.
• Strong creative flair for menu design and event conceptualization.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, handling multiple projects.
• Proactive attitude and ability to thrive in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand event requirements, preferences, and budgets.
• Design customized menus and beverage packages, collaborating with culinary teams.
• Develop detailed event plans, including timelines, staffing needs, and logistical arrangements.
• Oversee the execution of events, ensuring seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Manage relationships with venues and external vendors.
• address and resolve on-site issues promptly to maintain event flow.

Skills

Client engagement

Organizational skills

Time management

Menu & event conceptualization

Event management software

Communication

Proactive attitude

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative and meticulous Catering Event Planner to join our Centurion team. You will design and execute catering experiences for a range of events, from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions, ensuring flawless service and on-site excellence.

You will understand client needs, develop innovative menus, coordinate timelines and staffing, manage vendors, and resolve on-site issues with professionalism, delivering memorable events every time.