Special Events Manager

Flecha Restaurant•Huntington Beach, CA

3d•$70,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Flecha Cantina is seeking a driven, revenue-minded Special Events Manager who is as comfortable running a floor shift as they are closing an event contract. This role is built for someone with the operational instincts of a Department Manager and the hustle of a sales professional. You will complete a full Department Manager training program, giving you the tools to lead and support location operations — then own the full events, catering, and third-party delivery sales channels across all Flecha Cantina locations. If you love hospitality, thrive on building relationships, and want a role with real earning upside, this is it.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in event sales, restaurant operations, or hospitality management
Proven track record closing event or sales contracts and meeting revenue targets
Restaurant or hotel operations experience strongly preferred; comfortable working in a location alongside management as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills; polished and persuasive with clients
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple revenue channels and priorities simultaneously
Familiarity with third-party delivery platforms and/or catering operations a strong plus
Proficiency with Google Workspace, CRM platforms, and event management tools
Availability for evenings and weekends as events and location schedule require
Self-starter with high ownership mentality and the ability to work independently
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift).
Ability to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, not required

Responsibilities

Complete Flecha Cantina’s full Department Manager training program to develop deep operational fluency across all locations
Work four days per week in a Flecha Cantina location, assisting with department and floor Manager responsibilities as needed
Support location leadership with daily operations, stepping in across FOH functions as the team and schedule require
Serve as a brand ambassador on the floor, upholding Flecha’s hospitality standards and guest experience
Build strong working relationships with location managers, GMs, and hourly team members across all sites
Own the full private events sales channel — from prospecting and outreach to proposal, contract, and close
Respond to all event inquiries promptly, qualify leads, and guide clients through the booking process
Develop customized event proposals, contracts, and pricing packages that align with client goals and Flecha’s revenue targets
Build and maintain a pipeline of corporate clients, social hosts, and event planners
Manage end-to-end event execution including staffing, menus, floor layouts, AV, and vendor coordination
Be on-site at events as needed to oversee delivery and represent the Flecha brand
Meet or exceed monthly and annual event revenue targets.
Own and grow Flecha Cantina’s catering sales channel across all locations
Develop and maintain catering menus, pricing, and packaging in partnership with culinary and operations leadership
Prospect new catering clients including corporate accounts, offices, and recurring institutional opportunities
Manage catering logistics from order intake through delivery and follow-up
Track catering revenue performance and identify opportunities to grow the program.
Own Flecha Cantina’s presence and performance across all third-party delivery platforms (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub)
Manage menu accuracy, pricing, and promotional campaigns across all platforms and locations
Monitor platform analytics, ratings, and revenue data; report on performance and recommend improvements
Coordinate with location managers to ensure order accuracy, fulfillment quality, and brand consistency
Identify and execute opportunities to grow delivery revenue through promotions, menu optimization, and platform partnerships.
Track and report on events, catering, and delivery KPIs across all Flecha Cantina locations
Maintain accurate records in CRM and event management tools during dedicated remote admin day
Report regularly to ownership on pipeline, forecasts, and revenue performance
Coordinate cross-location programming, grand events, and new location openings