Virtual Event & Catering Planner

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 997,000 - 1,495,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Virtual Event & Catering Planner to design and manage engaging remote and hybrid catering experiences. You will coordinate menu selections, logistics, and vendor partnerships to deliver memorable virtual events.

You will work with distributed teams, create interactive content, and ensure seamless delivery of catering packages to attendees across locations, while collaborating with marketing and operations for flawless execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning, with a focus on virtual or hybrid events and catering.
• Strong organizational and logistical coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for client and vendor management.
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of virtual event catering, including menu selection and delivery logistics.
• Coordinate with clients to understand event goals and translate them into virtual catering solutions.
• Source and manage relationships with third-party vendors for delivery and packaging services.
• Develop engaging content and interactive elements for virtual event components.
• Ensure timely and accurate distribution of catering packages to attendees across various locations.
• Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to ensure smooth event execution.

Skills

Event planning

Virtual/hybrid events

Organizational skills

Communication

Vendor management

Remote work

Tools

Event platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Virtual Event & Catering Planner to manage and execute unique catering experiences for remote and hybrid events. This fully remote role requires creativity in designing engaging virtual event components, coordinating logistics for delivered catering packages, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. You will be the bridge between our culinary offerings and the virtual attendee, making each event special and memorable. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking planner who excels at coordinating logistics across distributed teams and delivering exceptional service in the evolving landscape of event management .

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of virtual event catering, including menu selection and delivery logistics.
• Coordinate with clients to understand their event goals and translate them into virtual catering solutions.
• Source and manage relationships with third-party vendors for delivery and packaging services.
• Develop engaging content and interactive elements for virtual event components.
• Ensure timely and accurate distribution of catering packages to attendees across various locations.
• Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to ensure smooth event execution.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning , with a specific focus on virtual or hybrid events and catering.
• Strong organizational and logistical coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for client and vendor management.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills to adapt to virtual formats.
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms and technologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities to pioneer innovative virtual event experiences.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development support and access to industry trends.