Remote Senior Event Catering Leader | National-Scale & Bonus

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance-based bonus

Career development opportunities

Remote-friendly culture

Paid time off and retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Event Catering Manager to lead remote catering operations for national events. You will oversee menus, staffing, budgeting, and vendor contracts, while guiding a dispersed team to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in event catering, strong remote leadership, and expertise in culinary operations and financial stewardship. Advanced communication and tech proficiency are essential for success in a remote-first role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in event catering management
• Experience leading remote teams and coordinating virtual events
• Strong understanding of culinary arts, menu design, and food presentation
• Financial acumen: budgeting, cost control, profitability analysis
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and remote communication skills
• Proficiency with event management software and virtual collaboration tools

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic catering plans for diverse events (corporate, weddings, private parties)
• Oversee remote event logistics, including budgeting and timelines
• Cultivate relationships with clients to tailor bespoke catering solutions
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers for quality and cost efficiency
• Lead and mentor a remote team of coordinators and support staff
• Conduct virtual site inspections and client consultations
• Monitor industry trends to introduce innovative services
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance across events
• Analyze post-event performance and implement improvements
• Manage event budgets to ensure profitability

Skills

Remote leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Menu design

Culinary operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (Hospitality/Business/Cood Culinary)

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Asana

Trello

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Event Catering Manager to lead remote catering operations for national events. You will oversee menus, staffing, budgeting, and vendor contracts, while guiding a dispersed team to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in event catering, strong remote leadership, and expertise in culinary operations and financial stewardship. Advanced communication and tech proficiency are essential for success in a remote-first role.