Event Catering Coordinator - Hybrid

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive salary with incentives

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an energetic Event Catering Coordinator for our George-based client. This role blends remote planning with hands-on, on-site event oversight to ensure flawless catering experiences.

You will be the primary client contact, managing menus, logistics, staffing, and venue coordination, while traveling to site events and supervising teams. A hybrid schedule offers administrative remote work and engaging field duties in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination, catering, or hospitality management.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with event planning software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design customized menus with clients and manage catering requirements.
• Coordinate logistics: staffing, equipment, transportation for planning and on-site.
• Conduct pre-event site visits and liaise with venues.
• Oversee on-site catering operations and staff; maintain service standards.
• Address client concerns promptly during events.
• Manage inventory and procurement of catering supplies.

Skills

Event coordination

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Tools

Event planning software

Logistics management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dynamic Event Catering Coordinator to join their team in George . This role blends remote planning and on‑site event oversight, ensuring every catering event is flawlessly executed. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, managing everything from menu selection and logistics to on‑site coordination during events. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of remote work for administrative tasks and the engaging, hands‑on experience of overseeing events in person, contributing directly to memorable client experiences and the company's reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to design customized menus and manage all catering requirements for events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including staffing, equipment, and transportation, for both remote planning and on‑site execution.
• Conduct pre-event site visits and liaise with venue managers to ensure all details are in place.
• Oversee on‑site catering operations during events, managing staff and ensuring service standards are met.
• Address any client concerns or issues promptly and professionally during events.
• Manage inventory and procurement of catering supplies and ingredients.

Requirements

• Previous experience in event coordination, catering, or hospitality management.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.
• Willingness to travel to event sites and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with event planning software and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the hospitality sector.
• Team-building events and a supportive work environment.