Remote Catering Operations Assistant

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Remote work

Catering ops admin experience

Supportive remote team

Growth opportunities in catering

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Catering Operations Assistant to support our catering services from Bloemfontein. This part-time, fully remote role focuses on administrative and logistical tasks to keep events running smoothly.

You will coordinate event schedules, liaise with suppliers, process orders and maintain records, while communicating effectively with the team in a virtual environment to deliver high-quality catering experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, operations, or customer service role.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, particularly in remote settings.
• Proficiency with standard office software and communication tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication for effective remote teamwork.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering event logistics, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Support the processing of catering orders and liaise with suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, client details, and operational expenses.
• Provide administrative support for event planning and execution, responding to inquiries promptly.
• Assist in generating reports on catering operations, sales, and inventory levels.
• Help ensure compliance with company procedures and standards in all operational tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Written & verbal communication

Independent task management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Remote Catering Operations Assistant to support their catering operations from Bloemfontein . This part-time, fully remote position is crucial for ensuring the smooth administrative and logistical flow of catering services. You will assist in managing event schedules, coordinating with suppliers, processing orders, and maintaining operational records, all from a remote workspace. This role requires strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities for virtual collaboration, and a proactive approach to supporting the team in delivering high-quality catering experiences efficiently and effectively to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating catering event logistics, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Support the processing of catering orders and liaise with suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, client details, and operational expenses.
• Provide administrative support for event planning and execution, responding to inquiries promptly.
• Assist in generating reports on catering operations, sales, and inventory levels.
• Help ensure compliance with company procedures and standards in all operational tasks.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative, operations, or customer service role is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, particularly in remote settings.
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and communication tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective remote teamwork.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize workload efficiently.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote working environment.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time hours with remote work convenience.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to gain experience in catering operations administration.
• Supportive remote team environment.
• Contribution to a growing catering service.