Remote Catering Event Orchestrator

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Training opportunities

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Catering Event Coordinator to plan and manage catering events from a distance. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, coordinating menus, staffing, logistics, and budgets to ensure flawless execution.

This remote-first role emphasizes clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and strong project management as you collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver exceptional service across regions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in event planning or coordination.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting software and project management tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing event requirements remotely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all catering event aspects remotely (menus, staffing, logistics).
• Serve as main client contact with timely updates.
• Liaise with on-site teams and vendors for smooth execution.
• Develop detailed event plans and timelines using PM tools.
• Manage budgets and process invoices for services.
• Conduct virtual client consultations and debriefings.

Skills

Event planning

Time management

Remote collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Project management tools

Tools

Project management software

Video conferencing software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Catering Event Coordinator to plan and manage catering events from a distance. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, coordinating menus, staffing, logistics, and budgets to ensure flawless execution.

This remote-first role emphasizes clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and strong project management as you collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver exceptional service across regions.