Hybrid Event Catering Lead — On-site & Remote Planning

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

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.