Virtual Event Catering Planner

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a innovative Virtual Event Catering Planner based in Benoni to conceptualize and manage catering for online events, delivered remotely. You will design creative catering solutions, coordinate with local delivery partners, and ensure a high-quality culinary experience for virtual attendees from anywhere.

You will handle client consultations, menu development, and end-to-end execution within a fully remote work structure, driving exceptional experiences for attendees

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, catering, or hospitality with emphasis on logistics and client management.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling procedures for remote deliveries.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with multitasking capacity.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and virtual event platforms.
• Creative mindset for innovative catering solutions for virtual events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present innovative catering packages for virtual events and remote delivery.
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with local delivery partners for timely food distribution.
• Coordinate with clients to understand event objectives and tailor catering solutions accordingly.
• Oversee menu planning, packaging, and delivery to ensure food safety and quality.
• Manage budgets for virtual catering events to ensure cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Gather feedback from clients and attendees to improve service offerings.

Skills

Event planning

Catering & logistics

Client management

Food safety & handling

Organizational skills

Project management

Digital collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Remote coordination

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative Virtual Event Catering Planner to conceptualize and manage the catering aspects of online events, delivered remotely from their Benoni base. This exciting role involves designing creative catering solutions that can be delivered to participants' homes or offices, coordinating with local delivery partners, and ensuring a high-quality culinary experience for virtual attendees. You will be responsible for the entire process, from initial client consultation and menu development to seamless execution and feedback management, all managed within a fully remote work structure. This is a groundbreaking opportunity to redefine catering for the digital age, driving exceptional experiences for attendees regardless of their physical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and present innovative catering packages suitable for virtual events and remote delivery.
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with local delivery partners to ensure timely and accurate food distribution.
• Coordinate with clients to understand their event objectives and tailor catering solutions accordingly.
• Oversee the logistics of menu preparation, packaging, and delivery to ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained.
• Manage budgets for virtual catering events, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Gather feedback from clients and attendees to continuously improve service offerings.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning , catering, or hospitality, with a focus on logistics and client management.
• Strong understanding of food safety and handling procedures, even when coordinating remote deliveries.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in digital collaboration tools and virtual event platforms .
• Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box for unique catering solutions.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, comfortable liaising with diverse stakeholders remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and the flexibility of a fully remote role .
• Opportunity to pioneer new approaches in the catering industry.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative service models.
• Collaborative environment focused on creativity and client success.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of virtual event services .