Fully Remote Event Catering Coordinator

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary and bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic, growing team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Event Catering Coordinator to join a premier event management firm with a national presence. You will manage catering logistics and client communications from anywhere, overseeing everything from initial booking to post-event wrap-up.

The role requires at least 3 years in event or catering coordination, strong organizational and communication skills, and comfort working remotely.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in event or catering coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with virtual collaboration tools.
• Remote work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering logistics for a portfolio of events.
• Serve as main client contact for catering details.
• Coordinate with culinary teams on menus and schedules.
• Collaborate with venues and vendors for seamless service.
• Prepare detailed event orders and BEOs.
• Maintain event data in CRM and management software.
• Track catering expenses and assist budgets.
• Ensure health and hygiene protocols are followed.
• Troubleshoot catering issues during planning/execution.
• Conduct virtual pre-event meetings with clients.
• Build client relationships and gather feedback.
• Source new catering vendors and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Event coordination

Catering coordination

Time management

Communication

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tools

Zoom

Slack

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Event Catering Coordinator to join a premier event management firm with a national presence. You will manage catering logistics and client communications from anywhere, overseeing everything from initial booking to post-event wrap-up.

The role requires at least 3 years in event or catering coordination, strong organizational and communication skills, and comfort working remotely.