Remote Catering & Events Operations Specialist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive contractor compensation

Exposure to a national catering brand

Long-term engagement potential

Dynamic virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Catering Operations Coordinator to support a national catering brand from a fully remote workspace. The role focuses on coordinating events, logistics, menus, staffing, and supplier liaison to ensure flawless service across locations.

You will manage schedules, maintain records, and generate insightful reports while working flexibly to accommodate different time zones and event timetables. Strong communication and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordination or operations roles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with remote collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering logistics for events, including menu selection and staffing.
• Liaise with clients, chefs, event managers, and suppliers for seamless service delivery.
• Manage event schedules and timelines, addressing potential conflicts.
• Process and confirm catering orders meeting client specs.
• Maintain detailed records of events and communications.
• Assist with inventory and supply chain coordination for remote operations.
• Generate reports on efficiency, client feedback, and costs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues during planning and execution.
• Stay updated on industry trends in remote event coordination.
• Provide administrative support to the catering operations team.

Skills

Coordination

Administration

Operations

Time management

Communication

Remote tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Catering Operations Coordinator to support a national catering brand from a fully remote workspace. The role focuses on coordinating events, logistics, menus, staffing, and supplier liaison to ensure flawless service across locations.

You will manage schedules, maintain records, and generate insightful reports while working flexibly to accommodate different time zones and event timetables. Strong communication and independence are essential.