Remote Catering Event Planner

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote

Professional development

Diverse high-profile events

Collaborative online culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Catering Event Planner to manage all logistical aspects of catering for events across various locations. This fully remote role requires proactive coordination with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure every detail is handled.

You will plan, budget, schedule, and monitor events from conception to completion, leveraging online tools to bridge distances.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in event planning or catering management, including remote roles.
• Excellent communication and client service skills for virtual interactions.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all catering logistics for assigned events.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and vendors.
• Source and manage relationships with external catering vendors and negotiate contracts.
• Develop and manage event budgets and track expenses.
• Use project management and virtual tools to coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Event management software

Virtual collaboration tools

Tools

Event management software

Collaboration platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organized Remote Catering Event Planner to manage all logistical aspects of catering for events across various locations. This fully remote position requires a proactive individual who can coordinate seamlessly with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure every catering detail is meticulously handled. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring client satisfaction from conception to completion, leveraging technology to bridge geographical distances. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who excels in a virtual work environment and has a passion for creating flawless event experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all catering logistics for assigned events, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service throughout the planning process.
• Source and manage relationships with a network of external catering vendors, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality standards.
• Develop and manage event budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring profitability.
• Utilize project management tools and virtual communication platforms to maintain organization and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in event planning, catering management, or a related field, with a significant portion of experience in remote roles.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills, adapted for virtual interactions.
• Proficiency with event management software and collaborative online tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to professional development resources and virtual training programs.
• Opportunities to work on a diverse range of high-profile events.
• A supportive and collaborative online team culture.