Remote Catering Event Planner | Creative Menu & Logistics

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 248,000 - 358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working hours

Remote work from anywhere

Variety of events

Direct client exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Event Planner to manage catering-focused events remotely from Richards Bay. You''ll work with clients, chefs, and suppliers to design bespoke menus and coordinate all logistics.

This contract role requires highly organized individuals with attention to detail, able to oversee every stage from proposal to final invoicing, with tasks spanning menu development, vendor negotiation, scheduling, and remote coordination using modern tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and catering coordination.
• Strong menu planning knowledge and dietary considerations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills for remote projects.
• Effective client and vendor liaison communications.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand event objectives, guest numbers, and dietary requirements.
• Develop catering proposals and bespoke menus.
• Source and vet catering vendors, negotiating contracts and pricing.
• Coordinate delivery schedules, setup, and staffing.
• Oversee remote event execution to meet client expectations.
• Manage budgets and invoicing.

Skills

Event planning

Catering coordination

Vendor liaison

Budget management

Remote coordination

Time management

Tools

Event planning software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative Event Planner to manage catering-focused events remotely from Richards Bay. You''ll work with clients, chefs, and suppliers to design bespoke menus and coordinate all logistics.

This contract role requires highly organized individuals with attention to detail, able to oversee every stage from proposal to final invoicing, with tasks spanning menu development, vendor negotiation, scheduling, and remote coordination using modern tools.