Remote Global Catering Director for Virtual & Hybrid Events

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 2,003,000 - 3,339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Event Catering Director to lead catering strategy for virtual and hybrid events from a fully remote role. You will design programs, build global supplier networks, and manage budgets while delivering exceptional attendee experiences worldwide.

The role requires 7+ years in catering or hospitality management, strong leadership, and expertise in virtual event platforms. This position offers a fully remote setup with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in catering management, events, or hospitality operations.
• Experience managing remote or distributed operations.
• Deep understanding of virtual event technologies and attendee engagement.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and manage a global supplier network.
• Experience in budgeting and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive catering strategies for virtual and hybrid events.
• Establish and manage robust supply chains for remote attendees.
• Design catering packages and experiences for virtual consumption.
• Oversee selection and management of global catering partners and vendors.
• Collaborate with event tech teams to integrate catering into platforms.
• Ensure quality control and food safety across all delivery points.
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and profitability of remote operations.
• Analyze attendee feedback and market trends to improve services.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of coordinators and staff.
• Present innovative catering solutions to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Hospitality degree

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Event Catering Director to lead catering strategy for virtual and hybrid events from a fully remote role. You will design programs, build global supplier networks, and manage budgets while delivering exceptional attendee experiences worldwide.

The role requires 7+ years in catering or hospitality management, strong leadership, and expertise in virtual event platforms. This position offers a fully remote setup with opportunities for professional growth and