Remote Catering Project Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development budget

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Catering Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of catering events from initiation to completion. This fully remote role requires strong leadership, clear communication with clients, and coordination with culinary teams, staff, and logistics partners to ensure seamless delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of project management experience in catering or events, excels in a virtual setting, and can manage timelines and budgets while

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management, preferably in catering or events.
• Experience managing remote projects and multi-site clients.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of catering projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with culinary teams, service staff and logistics providers.
• Serve as primary liaison for clients with regular updates and managing expectations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and to high quality standards.

Skills

Remote project management

Catering/event industry experience

Budget management

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality/Event Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Remote Catering Project Manager to oversee and execute a portfolio of catering projects from initiation to completion. This is a fully remote position where you will manage timelines, budgets, resources, and client communications for various events, ensuring successful delivery from afar. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, external vendors, and clients to achieve project objectives, maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. This role is perfect for a seasoned project manager who excels in a virtual setting and has a strong background in the hospitality or event industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of catering projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with culinary teams, service staff, and logistics providers to ensure seamless event execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison for clients, providing regular updates and managing expectations throughout the project.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing any potential issues.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management , preferably within the catering or event management industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote work environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to manage diverse and exciting catering projects.
• Professional development budget for continued learning.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company that embraces remote work.
• Make a significant impact on client satisfaction and project success.