Event Manager

Global Gourmet Catering•Saratoga, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Gourmet Catering is a full-service catering and event production company based in San Francisco. Since 1999, GGC has redefined the culinary landscape with bold, restaurant-quality cuisine, seamless logistics, and immersive event design. As Northern California's first certified Green Business caterer, Global Gourmet is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders to deliver exceptional service at some of the region's most prestigious venues and large-scale events. Our teams span culinary, warehouse, logistics, administrative, and field-based roles across a range of high-profile and high-volume event environments. We are seeking experienced and professional Event Managers to join our seasonal team at Mountain Winery.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in event coordination, hospitality, catering, or related operations
Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support on-site teams
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with clients and venue partners
Ability to stay organized and make quick decisions in high-pressure environments
Weekend availability required due to event schedules

Nice To Haves

Experience working in food and beverage or large-scale event settings preferred
Familiarity with event timelines, service flow, and venue coordination
Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Experience working across culinary, bar, and logistics teams
Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Overseeing on-site event execution from setup through breakdown, ensuring a seamless guest experience and alignment with client expectations.
Serving as the key operational leader during events, coordinating staff, managing service flow, and responding quickly to real-time needs in a fast-paced environment.
Leading the on-the-ground execution of catered events, ensuring all operational elements come together smoothly.
Reviewing event timelines and service plans.
Guiding front-of-house teams.
Coordinating closely with culinary, bar, and logistics leads to ensure timing and service standards are met.
Serving as the main point of contact during events, communicating professionally with clients, venue partners, and internal teams.
Supporting staff leadership by directing on-site teams, reinforcing service expectations, and ensuring consistent execution throughout the event.
Assisting with final walkthroughs, documentation, and reporting to support continuous improvement after each event.