Remote Event Planner - Catering Focus

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Technology stipend

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and highly organized Remote Event Planner specialized in catering services. The role is fully remote, from home, and focuses on designing, planning, and executing memorable nationwide events.

You will be the main point of contact, managing all aspects from concept development and vendor selection to budget management and virtual coordination. You will oversee timelines, decor, and guest experiences, leveraging your culinary logistics expertise and strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Event Planner, with a significant focus on catering and food service events.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at virtual collaboration.
• Proficiency in event planning software and virtual collaboration tools.
• A creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering unique event experiences.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand event objectives, themes, and specific catering requirements.
• Develop comprehensive event plans, including timelines, budgets, and detailed logistical arrangements.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage external vendors, particularly caterers, ensuring alignment with event vision and budget.
• Oversee the design and execution of event aesthetics, including decor and spatial planning.
• Manage client communication throughout the planning process, providing regular updates and addressing concerns.
• Ensure all events are executed flawlessly, adhering to safety standards and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Budget management

Virtual collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and highly organized Remote Event Planner with a specialization in catering services. This role will be based entirely from home, focusing on designing, planning, and executing memorable events for clients nationwide. You will be the main point of contact, managing all aspects from concept development and vendor selection to budget management and on-site (or remote) coordination. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced event professional who excels in a virtual environment and has a strong understanding of culinary experiences and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand event objectives, themes, and specific catering requirements.
• Develop comprehensive event plans, including timelines, budgets, and detailed logistical arrangements.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage external vendors, particularly caterers, ensuring alignment with event vision and budget.
• Oversee the design and execution of event aesthetics, including decor and spatial planning.
• Manage client communication throughout the planning process, providing regular updates and addressing concerns.
• Ensure all events are executed flawlessly, adhering to safety standards and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Event Planner , with a significant portion focused on catering and food service events.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at virtual collaboration.
• Proficiency in event planning software and virtual collaboration tools.
• A creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering unique event experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Allowance for home office expenses and technology.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting events across the country.
• Continuous professional development in event management and the catering industry.