Remote Corporate Event Catering Specialist

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Corporate Event Catering Specialist to manage high-standard catering for businesses nationwide, with connections to Pretoria, Gauteng. This fully remote role demands exceptional organizational and communication skills to coordinate complex corporate events from board meetings to large conferences.

You will be the primary contact for corporate clients, translating needs into elegant catering solutions and ensuring flawless delivery through tight coordination with

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate catering or event management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage remote coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for corporate clients, understanding their event needs and preferences.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all catering aspects for corporate events, ensuring seamless execution.
• Develop customized menu proposals tailored to client budgets, dietary requirements, and event themes.
• Brief kitchen teams on event requirements and ensure timely, high-quality food production.
• Coordinate with event venues and third-party vendors to manage logistics, deliveries, and on-site setup/breakdown.
• Prepare detailed event orders and ensure all stakeholders have clear, actionable information.
• Manage client communications, providing updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the process.

Skills

Client communication

Event planning

Menu development

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier corporate catering service provider, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Remote Corporate Event Catering Specialist to manage and execute high-standard catering for businesses nationwide, with operational links to **Pretoria, Gauteng**. This role is fully remote, requiring a self-starter with exceptional organizational and communication skills to coordinate sophisticated corporate events, from board meetings to large-scale conferences. You will be the primary point of contact for corporate clients, understanding their needs, translating them into exceptional catering solutions, and ensuring flawless delivery. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and your industry expertise, you will manage logistics, collaborate with kitchen teams, and ensure every event reflects the utmost professionalism and culinary excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic, remote environment and possess a passion for delivering unparalleled corporate hospitality, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for corporate clients, understanding their event needs and preferences.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all catering aspects for corporate events, ensuring seamless execution.
• Develop customized menu proposals tailored to client budgets, dietary requirements, and event themes.
• Liaise with internal culinary teams to brief them on event requirements and ensure timely, high-quality food production.
• Coordinate with event venues and third-party vendors to manage logistics, deliveries, and on-site setup/breakdown.
• Prepare detailed event orders and ensure all stakeholders have clear, actionable information.
• Manage client communications, providing updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the process.
• Handle invoicing, contract management, and