Remote Event Catering Planner

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Event Catering Planner to coordinate catering services for events across various locations, focusing on Kimberley and Northern Cape clients. The role is fully remote, requiring strong organization, communication, and digital coordination to ensure seamless planning and exceptional client experiences.

You will conceptualize menus, manage vendor relationships, and oversee timelines from planning to execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning, catering management, or related roles.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong client-facing communication and negotiation skills for remote work.
• Proficient with virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom and Slack.
• Deep understanding of menu planning, food presentation, and logistics.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting supporting Kimberley.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all catering aspects for remote events.
• Consult with clients to understand needs, preferences, and budgets.
• Develop creative, appealing menus considering dietary restrictions.
• Source and manage caterers and suppliers, negotiating contracts.
• Use project management tools to oversee timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure health and safety standards for remote events.

Skills

Event planning

Catering management

Client communication

Remote work

Vendor relations

Zoom

Slack

Project management tools

Tools

Zoom

Slack

PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and meticulous Remote Event Catering Planner to manage and coordinate catering services for events across various locations, with a focus on supporting clients in and around Kimberley . This role operates entirely remotely, requiring strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate logistics and client needs effectively through digital channels. You will be responsible for conceptualizing menus, managing vendor relationships, ensuring seamless event execution from planning to completion, and delivering exceptional client experiences. This is an ideal position for a planning professional looking for flexibility and impact in the event catering sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all aspects of catering for various events from a remote location.
• Consult with clients to understand their event needs, preferences, and budget constraints, offering tailored catering solutions.
• Develop creative and appealing menus, considering dietary restrictions and client feedback.
• Source and manage relationships with caterers and suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality service.
• Utilize project management tools and virtual communication platforms to oversee event timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards, are met for each event managed remotely for clients in the Northern Cape region.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning , catering management, or a related role.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong client-facing communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport remotely.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack) and event management software.
• Deep understanding of menu planning, food presentation, and event logistics.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a remote work setting supporting Kimberley .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility, offering a significant work-life balance advantage.
• Opportunity to manage diverse and exciting event catering projects.
• Access to a network of quality catering partners.
• Supportive virtual team environment focused on innovation and client success in the Northern Cape .