Remote Virtual Event Catering Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Event Catering Planner to oversee all culinary aspects for virtual and hybrid events from a home office. Responsibilities include sourcing caterers, menu design, budgeting, and remote logistics to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong vendor management, budgeting skills, and excellent communication. It offers full remote work flexibility and opportunities to shape creative remote event experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in event planning, catering management or related hospitality role with logistics focus.
• Experience with virtual or hybrid events preferred.
• Strong vendor negotiation and network management skills.
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and client service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate catering for virtual and hybrid events remotely.
• Source and manage caterers across regions; vet and maintain approved networks.
• Design cost-effective, theme-aligned menus for diverse attendees.
• Manage budgets and expenditures while ensuring value.
• Coordinate food and beverage delivery logistics to attendees’ locations.
• Communicate with clients to extract dietary needs and expectations.
• Oversee virtual catering components during live events.
• Resolve issues with clients or caterers during planning/execution.
• Maintain records of plans, contracts, budgets and communications.
• Keep up with remote/ hybrid catering trends.

Skills

Catering management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Remote coordination

Communication

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Event Catering Planner to oversee all culinary aspects for virtual and hybrid events from a home office. Responsibilities include sourcing caterers, menu design, budgeting, and remote logistics to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong vendor management, budgeting skills, and excellent communication. It offers full remote work flexibility and opportunities to shape creative remote event experiences.