Experienced Catering Event Production Manager

Paula LeDuc•Emeryville, CA

1d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Experienced Catering Event Production Manager position is an exceptional opportunity for a talented and highly motivated hospitality professional to join the Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events Team, the Bay Area’s premier caterer. We create unforgettable experiences for corporate, social, and private clients, delivering tailored events that set the industry standard. Discover a place where you can accomplish what you’ve always wanted – to be recognized for your talents and efforts and feel a sense of pride in what you do. Part-Time/Seasonal positions may be an option.

Requirements

Have at least 3-5 years of management-level experience in event planning and execution.
Exhibit communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with management, staff, vendors, and clients at all levels.
Be comfortable in a multi-task environment with frequent interruptions, short deadlines, and a high degree of pressure.
Extensive knowledge of and passion for food, wine, and hospitality.
Demonstrate cooperative spirit, respect the rights and abilities of others; listen to others, and be successful at sharing responsibilities and authority.
Create a work environment of teamwork and lateral service.
Set an effective example for employees and support our company culture – contributing to an inspired work environment.
Represent the team with integrity, dedication, and curiosity in all aspects of client, vendor, and colleague interaction.
Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time, as well as frequently walk, stoop, bend, and list up to 20lbs occasionally.
Must have the stamina to work up to 60 hours a week during peak season.
Must be able to read, write, and effectively communicate in the company’s dominant language (English).
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the Bay Area as well as Napa/Sonoma counties regularly.
Willing to work frequent late nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional client care before, during, and after the event.
Provide logistical expertise and production management.
Provide “single-point accountability” at the event by directing, managing, coordinating, and collaborating with the client, vendors, and Events Team ensuring the timely execution of the event timeline.
Produce all necessary production documents within designated deadlines for internal team review.
Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct thorough event walk-throughs, lineups, pre and post-planning sessions, encouraging feedback and questions.
Assist in delivering perpetual training programs throughout the year to all members of the Events Team.
Assist in the formulation and implementation of department policies and procedures by encouraging ongoing feedback from colleagues, staff, and clients.
Advanced knowledge of catering work flow, coordinating multiple departments in hitting all production timeline milestones throughout the development of the event, during its execution and through all post event care.
Experience in managing event budgets and hitting profitability goals
Works a flexible schedule which includes events on nights and weekends frequently

Benefits

Full medical coverage for employees (Kaiser Silver, with other levels available at additional cost)
50% Dental coverage paid by employer
LTD/STD Insurance, 100% employer-paid
EyeMed Vision offered, employee-paid
Sec125 flexible spending account available
401(k) plan after 1 year of employment, with company matching
Paid vacation
Flexible work schedule
Annual winter break
Daily lunch served