Remote Catering Operations Manager - Global Events

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary and incentives

Home office setup contribution

Professional development and training

Collaborative international team

Access to cutting-edge event tech

Generous paid time off

Annual company retreats

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Catering Operations Manager to oversee catering for global events. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, focusing on planning, coordinating, and executing exceptional catering services worldwide.

You will collaborate with event planners, venue managers, and catering partners to ensure seamless delivery, robust vendor management, and strict adherence to food safety and budget standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in catering management, event planning, or operations.
• Experience in managing remote teams and international vendors.
• Excellent understanding of catering logistics, food safety regulations, and quality control standards.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and control costs effectively.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in event management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Ability to adapt to different cultural contexts and working styles.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations for global events, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and budget standards.
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with catering vendors and suppliers across various international locations.
• Develop and implement catering plans, menus, and service styles tailored to specific event requirements and client expectations.
• Coordinate logistics for food delivery, setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring efficiency and timeliness.
• Conduct virtual site inspections and client consultations to understand needs and finalize catering arrangements.
• Manage catering budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Implement and monitor food safety and hygiene protocols, ensuring compliance with local regulations in different regions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any catering-related issues that arise during events, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Maintain detailed records of vendor performance, event feedback, and operational expenses.
• Collaborate with internal event teams to ensure a cohesive and exceptional overall event experience for clients.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading international event management company seeking a highly organized and experienced Remote Catering Operations Manager to oversee all catering aspects for global events. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in planning, coordinating, and executing exceptional catering services for a diverse range of corporate and private events worldwide. This role requires a proactive individual with a deep understanding of catering logistics, supplier management, and quality assurance. You will collaborate closely with event planners, venue managers, and catering partners to ensure seamless delivery and uphold the company's reputation for excellence. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences remotely. This role is crucial to our client's success in providing top-tier event services on a global scale, focusing on innovative solutions and client satisfaction. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of remote event catering management from Cape Town, Western Cape, even though the role is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all catering operations for global events, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and budget standards.
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with catering vendors and suppliers across various international locations.
• Develop and implement catering plans, menus, and service styles tailored to specific event requirements and client expectations.
• Coordinate logistics for food delivery, setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring efficiency and timeliness.
• Conduct virtual site inspections and client consultations to understand needs and finalize catering arrangements.
• Manage catering budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Implement and monitor food safety and hygiene protocols, ensuring compliance with local regulations in different regions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any catering-related issues that arise during events, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Maintain detailed records of vendor performance, event feedback, and operational expenses.
• Collaborate with internal event teams to ensure a cohesive and exceptional overall event experience for clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in catering management, event planning, or operations, with a strong focus on international or large-scale events.
• Demonstrated experience in managing remote teams and international vendors.
• Excellent understanding of catering logistics, food safety regulations, and quality control standards.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and control costs effectively.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in event management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Ability to adapt to different cultural contexts and working styles.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile global events.
• Contribution towards home office setup.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive international team environment.
• Access to cutting-edge event management technologies.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Annual company retreats (virtual or in-person).
• Chance to shape and grow with a forward-thinking company.