Remote Virtual Event Catering Planner

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 567.000 - 1.134.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work environment

Contractor rates with potential for on

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and creative Remote Virtual Event Catering Planner to design and manage innovative catering solutions for online events. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for conceptualizing unique food and beverage packages tailored for virtual experiences, coordinating with local delivery partners nationwide, and ensuring a seamless culinary journey for attendees logging in from various locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event planning, catering logistics, and a flair for creative problem-solving in a digital event landscape. You will play a key role in enhancing the attendee experience for a global client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative and feasible catering concepts for virtual events, considering diverse dietary needs and preferences.
• Source and vet reliable third-party delivery services and local caterers across different regions.
• Manage the logistics of food and beverage delivery to virtual event attendees' homes or offices.
• Coordinate event timelines, ensuring timely delivery and appropriate temperature control of F&B items.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their virtual event vision and budgetary constraints.
• Troubleshoot any delivery or F&B related issues that arise during virtual events.
• Maintain an updated database of approved vendors and delivery partners nationwide.
• Collaborate with virtual event platform providers and internal teams to integrate catering seamlessly.
• Prepare proposals and detailed plans for virtual catering solutions.
• Stay abreast of current trends in virtual events and food delivery services.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning, catering coordination, or a related field, with specific experience in virtual or remote event logistics.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, particularly with remote vendors and clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse workload in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack) and project management software.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to address unique challenges of remote F&B delivery.
• Understanding of food safety principles and packaging for delivery.
• A dedicated home office setup with reliable internet connectivity.
• Experience with budget management and vendor relations.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Business, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment, offering maximum flexibility.
• Competitive contractor rates with potential for long-term engagements.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and cutting-edge virtual events.
• Gain experience in a rapidly growing sector of the events industry.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization shaping the future of remote hospitality.
• Work with a diverse range of clients and projects from the comfort of your home.