Remote Event Catering Planner

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Event Catering Planner to oversee all culinary aspects for virtual and hybrid events from a home office. Responsibilities include sourcing caterers, menu design, budgeting, and remote logistics to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong vendor management, budgeting skills, and excellent communication. It offers full remote work flexibility and opportunities to shape creative remote event experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in event planning, catering management or related hospitality role with logistics focus.
• Experience with virtual or hybrid events preferred.
• Strong vendor negotiation and network management skills.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and client service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate catering for virtual and hybrid events remotely.
• Source and manage caterers across regions; vet and maintain approved networks.
• Design cost-effective, theme-aligned menus for diverse attendees.
• Manage budgets and expenditures while ensuring value.
• Coordinate food and beverage delivery logistics to attendees’ locations.
• Communicate with clients to extract dietary needs and expectations.
• Oversee virtual catering components during live events.
• Resolve issues with clients or caterers during planning/execution.
• Maintain records of plans, contracts, budgets and communications.
• Keep up with remote/ hybrid catering trends.

Skills

Catering management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Remote coordination

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading virtual event planning agency, is seeking an experienced and highly organized Remote Event Catering Planner to manage the culinary aspects of their diverse portfolio of online and hybrid events. This fully remote position requires a proactive individual adept at coordinating catering services from a distance, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional client satisfaction. You will be responsible for sourcing caterers, designing bespoke menus, managing budgets, and overseeing the logistics of food and beverage delivery to event attendees. This role offers the flexibility to work from any location, provided you have a stable internet connection and excellent communication skills. Join our innovative team and help shape the future of virtual and hybrid event experiences, contributing your expertise from your home office, irrespective of your location relative to Vereeniging .

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate catering services for virtual and hybrid events, managing all culinary aspects remotely.
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with a network of approved caterers across various regions.
• Develop creative and cost-effective menu options tailored to event themes, client preferences, and attendee demographics.
• Manage catering budgets, ensuring all expenditures are within allocated limits and optimizing value.
• Coordinate the logistics of food and beverage delivery to attendees' locations, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
• Liaise with clients to understand their vision, dietary requirements, and expectations for event catering.
• Oversee the setup and execution of virtual catering components during live events.
• Address and resolve any client or caterer issues that may arise during the planning or execution phases.
• Maintain accurate records of catering plans, vendor contracts, budgets, and client communications.
• Stay informed about current catering trends and innovative solutions for remote and hybrid events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in event planning, catering management, or a related hospitality role with a strong focus on logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute catering for events, preferably with experience in virtual or hybrid formats.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Strong budgeting and financial management capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and client service skills.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools, event management software, and standard office applications.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
• Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home office setup.
• This position is fully remote; no requirement to be based in or travel to Vereeniging .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote working environment offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge virtual and hybrid event formats.
• Be part of a creative and forward-thinking agency.
• Develop expertise in the rapidly growing field of remote event services.