Virtual Event Catering Consultant

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative, tech-savvy Virtual Event Catering Consultant for a fully remote role. You will design bespoke culinary experiences for global virtual and hybrid events, developing delivery-friendly menus and coordinating with logistics partners to ensure smooth distribution.

The ideal candidate understands events, culinary trends, and remote collaboration tools, thriving in a remote-first environment and redefining catering for the digital age.

Qualifications

• Creative and tech-savvy catering consultant with a focus on virtual events.
• Experience coordinating culinary concepts for delivery and remote operation.
• Strong understanding of event planning and culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke catering experiences for a global portfolio of virtual/hybrid events.
• Develop innovative menu concepts adaptable for delivery and shipping to attendees.
• Coordinate with logistics partners and advise on integrating food/beverage into virtual event platforms.

Skills

Creative thinking

Tech-savvy

Remote collaboration

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Virtual event platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge catering company embracing the future of events, is seeking a creative and tech-savvy Virtual Event Catering Consultant. This fully remote position will focus on conceptualizing and delivering unique catering solutions for a global portfolio of virtual and hybrid events. You will work directly with clients to design bespoke culinary experiences that can be shipped directly to attendees or integrated into their home environments. Responsibilities include developing innovative menu concepts adaptable for delivery, coordinating with logistics partners for seamless distribution, and providing expert consultation on the integration of food and beverage into virtual event platforms. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking individual with a strong understanding of the events industry, culinary trends, and remote collaboration tools. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, remote-first environment and is passionate about redefining catering for the digital age. Experience in event planning, culinary arts, or a related field is highly advantageous.