Remote Virtual Event Catering Lead

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Industry-leading virtual event support

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly organized Virtual Event Catering Coordinator to manage remote catering for Durban events. You will be the central point of contact, coordinating meal deliveries and virtual experiences while ensuring a seamless catering experience for remote participants joining from anywhere.

This fully remote role leverages technology to coordinate logistics, vendor relationships, and client satisfaction, balancing culinary details with engaging virtual experiences

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event coordination or catering management, with virtual/remote focus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, able to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the logistics of meal package delivery to event attendees across locations.
• Liaise with clients to understand virtual event catering needs and preferences.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Utilize event management software and communication platforms to coordinate and track catering aspects.
• Troubleshoot delivery, food quality, or virtual engagement issues during events.
• Provide excellent client service to ensure a positive catering experience for virtual attendees.

Skills

Event coordination

Client management

Remote collaboration

Multitasking

Vendor liaison

Tools

Event management software

Video conferencing platforms

Office applications

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly organized Virtual Event Catering Coordinator to manage remote catering for Durban events. You will be the central point of contact, coordinating meal deliveries and virtual experiences while ensuring a seamless catering experience for remote participants joining from anywhere.

This fully remote role leverages technology to coordinate logistics, vendor relationships, and client satisfaction, balancing culinary details with engaging virtual experiences