Remote Corporate Event Catering Lead (Nationwide & Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Work with leading corporations

Remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Corporate Event Catering Specialist to manage high-standard catering for businesses nationwide, with links to Pretoria, Gauteng. You will be the primary contact for corporate clients, translating needs into exceptional catering solutions and ensuring flawless delivery from board meetings to large conferences.

This role requires 3–5 years in catering coordination or event management, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of catering coordination or event management experience in hospitality.
• Proven track record managing corporate events and client expectations.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with urgency.
• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools, CRM, and event platforms.
• Ability to work remotely with independent time management.
• Knowledge of dietary trends and catering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for corporate clients.
• Plan and oversee catering for corporate events.
• Develop customized menu proposals.
• Brief culinary teams on event requirements.
• Coordinate with venues and vendors for logistics.
• Prepare event orders with clear information.
• Manage client communications and provide updates.
• Handle invoicing, contracts, and payments.
• Troubleshoot event issues and ensure smooth delivery.
• Maintain records of interactions and feedback.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Remote work

CRM software

Tools

CRM software

Event planning platforms

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Corporate Event Catering Specialist to manage high-standard catering for businesses nationwide, with links to Pretoria, Gauteng. You will be the primary contact for corporate clients, translating needs into exceptional catering solutions and ensuring flawless delivery from board meetings to large conferences.

This role requires 3–5 years in catering coordination or event management, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to