Part-time Onsite Catering Event Producer

Off the Grid • San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Off the Grid’s Onsite Catering Event Producer (OCEP) is a part-time position, which drives the on-site execution and event logistics of our mobile food catering events. This position partners closely with a team of Catering Event Producers, ensuring a smooth transition for clients moving from the planning, production, and post-production phase, and reports into the Assistant Catering Production Manager. The ideal candidate is logistically minded and detailed oriented. With a charismatic approach, you emphasize and lead with hospitality in your communication, enabling you to build trusting client relationships and provide exceptional service. You handle pressure with efficiency and grace, are able to change gears quickly and resolve unexpected issues/circumstances, and view challenges as an opportunity to improve and exceed client expectations. OCEP’s hours are dependent on the season but can range from 8-30 hours/week. A flexible schedule (including nights and weekends) is required to support the on-site execution of our Bay Area catering events.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-time event planning and/or catering experience
• At least 1 year of experience supervising support or service staff is required
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus
• Must have a reliable source of transportation to and from home, office, and events.
• Experience in Onsite Event Production and problem resolution
• This is an hourly, part-time position that requires a Monday through Friday schedule with nights and weekends as necessary to support catering events. Hours vary per season; up to 20 hours in the Spring and up to 30 hours in the Fall.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Pre-Production Handoff Meetings with Catering Event Producer to discuss event details including, but not limited to client and venue contacts, permitting and inspections, event layout and timelines, rentals, service staff, and potential overages.
• Attend and supervise events including, but not limited to: Vendor management and parking Rental management Setup and breakdown Onsite service staff Interior buffets and passed service Communication with client, venue managers, and inspectors
• This position may be required to participate in post-event debriefs with Catering Event Producer, Catering Production Manager, and/or Catering Sales Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level