Virtual Event Catering Coordinator

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-driven Virtual Event Catering Coordinator to manage catering logistics for online and hybrid events. This fully remote role supports operations potentially spanning Paarl and beyond, coordinating food and beverage deliveries to attendees while ensuring a cohesive experience.

You will be the central contact between clients, delivery partners, and culinary teams, planning menus, tracking orders, and troubleshooting issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in event coordination or logistics.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management remotely.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate delivery of catering packages for virtual and hybrid events.
• Liaise with clients on menus, delivery logistics and dietary needs.
• Manage relationships with third-party delivery services and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot delivery or catering issues during events.
• Maintain records of orders, deliveries, and client feedback.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure food quality and presentation for delivery.

Skills

Event coordination

Logistics management

Remote communication

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Tools

Delivery management software

Virtual collaboration tools

CRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Virtual Event Catering Coordinator to manage catering logistics for online and hybrid events. This fully remote role, supporting operations potentially spanning Paarl , requires the coordination of food and beverage deliveries to participant homes or offices, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality experience. You will serve as the central point of contact between clients, delivery partners, and culinary teams, ensuring precision in planning and execution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for innovative event solutions in the digital space.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the delivery of catering packages to attendees for virtual and hybrid events.
• Liaise with clients to finalize menus, delivery logistics, and dietary requirements.
• Manage relationships with third-party delivery services and ensure timely, accurate fulfillment.
• Troubleshoot any delivery or catering issues that arise during events.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, and client feedback.
• Collaborate with the internal culinary team to ensure food quality and presentation standards are met for delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event coordination, logistics management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing multiple stakeholders remotely.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools and logistics management software.
• Ability to manage complex delivery schedules and contingency planning.
• A dedicated home office setup with a reliable internet connection is mandatory.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to be at the forefront of virtual and hybrid event innovation.
• Professional growth within a dynamic event services company.
• Contribute to creating unique experiences for a global clientele.