Virtual Event Catering Coordinator

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

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and tech-savvy Virtual Event Catering Coordinator to manage and execute remote catering solutions for events in Durban. In this fully remote role, you will be the central point of contact for clients, coordinating meal deliveries, virtual experiences, and ensuring a seamless catering experience for participants joining remotely. You will leverage technology to facilitate communication, logistics, and client satisfaction, bridging the gap between physical catering and virtual attendance. This is a unique opportunity to innovate within the events industry and shape the future of remote culinary experiences, working from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Proven experience in event coordination, catering management, or a related field, with a focus on virtual or remote operations.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and vendors remotely.
• Proficiency in using virtual meeting platforms, event management software, and standard office applications.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a remote work setting.
• A passion for food and creating exceptional guest experiences, even from a distance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with the flexibility of a fully remote position.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative virtual event solutions.
• Work from home, setting your own convenient schedule.
• Professional development in the growing field of virtual event management.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping future event experiences.