Hybrid Senior Catering & Events Coordinator

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical fund contribution

Retirement fund contribution

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Senior Catering Coordinator to manage catering services for events, coordinating with the culinary team, planners, and clients in a hybrid setup blending remote planning with on-site delivery.

The role covers client consultations, menu finalization, staffing, and on-site coordination across venues in the Western Cape; requires strong organizational skills, 4+ years in catering coordination, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in catering coordination or related hospitality role.
• Strong knowledge of event logistics and menu development.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact through menu selection, planning, and logistics.
• Develop detailed event proposals with pricing, staffing, and timelines.
• Liaise with culinary team to finalize menus and dietary requirements.
• Coordinate on-site setup, service, and breakdown for events.
• Manage catering staff scheduling and daily guidance during events.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback.

Skills

Catering coordination

Event planning

Client communication

MS Office

Catering software familiarity

Driver's license & travel

Tools

MS Office Suite

Catering software

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Senior Catering Coordinator to manage catering services for events, coordinating with the culinary team, planners, and clients in a hybrid setup blending remote planning with on-site delivery.

The role covers client consultations, menu finalization, staffing, and on-site coordination across venues in the Western Cape; requires strong organizational skills, 4+ years in catering coordination, and travel readiness.