Catering Event Manager
Sandton, 2172, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Entertainment & Gaming
Event Management & Planning -
Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Event Management & Planning
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Catering Event Manager to lead their premium event services from a remote capacity. This crucial role involves overseeing the complete lifecycle of high-profile catering events, from initial client consultation and conceptualization to flawless on-site execution and post-event analysis. You will manage budgets, coordinate with a distributed team of culinary and service professionals, and ensure every event meets our stringent standards for quality, creativity, and client satisfaction.
The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of luxury catering, and a proven ability to deliver outstanding results in a remote setting, supporting events across diverse locations.
- Manage and execute all aspects of assigned catering events, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of event details.
- Develop detailed event plans, including staffing, logistics, menu implementation, and operational flow.
- Oversee on-site event execution, troubleshooting issues proactively and ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Conduct post-event evaluations, gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement in future catering experiences.
- Extensive experience in catering event management, with a strong portfolio of successfully executed events.
- Demonstrated ability in budget management, client relationship management, and team leadership.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with event management software and remote collaboration tools.
- A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional, bespoke client experiences.
- Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Significant autonomy and responsibility in managing high-profile events.
- Flexible remote working environment, promoting work-life balance.
- Access to industry-leading event technology and resources.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leading catering company.
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