Catering Event Manager

Global Gourmet Catering•Sf, CA

9d•Onsite

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 event logistics, supports client interactions, and ensures seamless execution from setup through breakdown. The Event Manager oversees front-of-house operations before, during, and after catered events. The role directs event staff, coordinates service execution, maintains operational efficiency, and upholds the company's service standards. It serves as a key on-site leadership position requiring strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and team management skills. This is a part-time, on-call, seasonal position paying $40.00–$48.00 per hour. Flexible scheduling and opportunities to work high-profile events are offered. Work takes place at event locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, with evening, weekend, and holiday work as event schedules require.

Requirements

At least 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.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, move frequently throughout venues, bend, reach, and navigate active event environments.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require.

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 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 staff performance, and maintain accountability.
Approve and manage employee timekeeping and event documentation.
Foster a positive, professional, and 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.