Remote Catering Planner and Coordinator

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Catering Planner and Coordinator to join its expanding virtual operations team. You will plan and coordinate all logistical elements for catering events from any location, ensuring flawless service remotely.

The role requires strong project management, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency with remote tools like Asana, Trello and Slack. You will collaborate with suppliers and hosts to deliver diverse events while maintaining

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning, logistics, or catering coordination.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in virtual communication and project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Slack).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all logistical elements for catering events, including menu selection, ordering, and delivery scheduling.
• Coordinate effectively with remote culinary teams, suppliers, and event hosts to ensure all requirements are met.
• Develop detailed event plans and timelines, communicating progress and potential issues to stakeholders.
• Utilize remote collaboration tools and software to track orders, manage inventory, and oversee operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any logistical challenges that may arise during the planning or execution phases.
• Ensure all catering services comply with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Event planning

Logistics coordination

Remote communication

Project management

Multitasking

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Remote Catering Planner and Coordinator to join their expanding virtual operations team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your organizational prowess from any location. You will be responsible for meticulously planning and coordinating all logistical aspects of catering for diverse clients, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional service standards are met remotely. The ideal candidate excels in virtual communication, project management, and has a thorough understanding of catering operations, making them instrumental in delivering flawless events without physical proximity.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all logistical elements for catering events, including menu selection, ordering, and delivery scheduling.
• Coordinate effectively with remote culinary teams, suppliers, and event hosts to ensure all requirements are met.
• Develop detailed event plans and timelines, communicating progress and potential issues to stakeholders.
• Utilize remote collaboration tools and software to track orders, manage inventory, and oversee operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any logistical challenges that may arise during the planning or execution phases.
• Ensure all catering services comply with health, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning, logistics, or catering coordination.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in virtual communication and project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Slack).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company.
• Professional development and training in remote operations management.
• A supportive virtual team culture focused on collaboration.
• Chance to manage diverse and exciting catering projects.