Remote Catering Event Lead: Virtual Operations

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote position

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington region seeks a seasoned Remote Catering Event Manager to oversee end-to-end catering events from a virtual setting. You will coordinate with clients, culinary teams, suppliers, and on-site staff to deliver seamless experiences across distances.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in event management, strong leadership for remote teams, excellent organization, and proficiency with event software and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in event management with significant focus on catering and hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams and manage complex events.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with event management software, CRM systems, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a client-centric approach.
• Deep understanding of food and beverage operations, menu planning, and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end planning and execution of diverse catering events, ensuring all aspects are handled remotely.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing expert guidance on menu selection, logistics, and event design.
• Develop detailed event proposals, budgets , and timelines, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal culinary teams, external vendors, and on-site service staff to ensure flawless event delivery.
• Implement and refine operational procedures for remote event management and execution.
• Conduct thorough post-event evaluations, gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Event lifecycle management

Client relationship management

Budgeting and proposal development

Vendor coordination

Food & beverage operations knowledge

Tools

Event management software

CRM systems

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington region seeks a seasoned Remote Catering Event Manager to oversee end-to-end catering events from a virtual setting. You will coordinate with clients, culinary teams, suppliers, and on-site staff to deliver seamless experiences across distances.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in event management, strong leadership for remote teams, excellent organization, and proficiency with event software and CRM tools.