Catering Event Manager
About The Position
Global Gourmet Catering is seeking an On-Call Event Manager to oversee and execute high-profile corporate, social, and cultural events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. This hands-on leadership role manages event staff, coordinates logistics, supports client service, and delivers event execution from setup through breakdown. The Event Manager oversees front-of-house operations before, during, and after catered events. Responsibilities include directing staff, coordinating service execution, managing client interactions, maintaining operational efficiency, and upholding the company’s service standards. The role serves as an on-site leadership point and requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and team-management skills.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Event Management experience.
- Strong leadership and team-management skills.
- Excellent customer service and client-facing communication abilities.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced environments.
- Knowledge of catering, banquet, hospitality, or event operations.
- Reliable transportation to various event locations.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in catering, hospitality management, banquet operations, or event coordination.
- Food Handler Certification.
- Experience managing large-scale corporate or social events.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Familiarity with catering and restaurant equipment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee events from setup through final breakdown and ensure execution aligns with client expectations and event specifications.
- Maintain a professional, polished presence in a client-facing role and communicate with executives, VIP guests, venue representatives, and clients.
- Respond promptly and professionally to client requests and event changes.
- Partner with Event Producers and Sales Managers to support successful event outcomes.
- Review and execute event timelines, event detail sheets, and equipment plans.
- Coordinate event staffing, equipment, and operational logistics.
- Lead pre-event staff meetings and service briefings.
- Collaborate with culinary, beverage, and operations teams throughout events.
- Troubleshoot service, staffing, equipment, and logistical issues.
- Ensure service standards, safety procedures, and company expectations are met.
- Supervise Captains, Servers, Bussers, Porters, and other event staff; provide leadership, coaching, and direction.
- Support onboarding and training of new team members, monitor performance, and maintain accountability.
- Approve and manage employee timekeeping and event documentation.
- Foster a positive, professional, team-oriented work environment.
- Complete post-event reporting and documentation, conduct final venue inspections and walkthroughs, and coordinate event completion with venue representatives and internal teams.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and service excellence.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- Seasonal and on-call opportunities.
- Opportunity to work high-profile corporate and social events.
- Professional and collaborative team environment.
- Career growth opportunities within a leading catering company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
