Remote Virtual Event Catering Designer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 567,000 - 1,134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Contractor rates with potential for on

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Virtual Event Catering Planner to design and manage innovative catering solutions for online events. This fully remote role focuses on conceptualizing food and beverage packages for virtual experiences and coordinating with nationwide delivery partners to ensure a seamless culinary journey for attendees logging in from various locations.

The ideal candidate has event planning and catering logistics experience, strong organizational skills, and a flair

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and catering coordination for virtual or remote events.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation with remote vendors and clients.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative catering concepts for virtual events.
• Source and vet third-party delivery services and local caterers nationwide.
• Manage logistics of food and beverage delivery to attendees' homes or offices.
• Coordinate event timelines and temperature control for F&B items.
• Communicate with clients to understand vision and budget.
• Troubleshoot delivery or F&B issues during events.
• Maintain an updated database of approved vendors nationwide.
• Collaborate with virtual event platforms and internal teams to integrate catering.
• Prepare proposals and detailed plans for virtual catering solutions.
• Stay updated on trends in virtual events and food delivery.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Virtual Event Catering Planner to design and manage innovative catering solutions for online events. This fully remote role focuses on conceptualizing food and beverage packages for virtual experiences and coordinating with nationwide delivery partners to ensure a seamless culinary journey for attendees logging in from various locations.

The ideal candidate has event planning and catering logistics experience, strong organizational skills, and a flair