Warehouse Manager

Behind The Scenes Catering & Events•San Diego, CA

1d•$90,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

BTS Hospitality is hiring a full-time Warehouse Manager in San Diego to lead the warehouse team, inventory, and fleet operations, ensuring event orders leave the dock complete and are accounted for on return. The role is based on-site and includes travel to off-site events. The Warehouse Manager works with the Director of Operations, Logistics Manager, Staffing & Operations Manager, Special Projects Manager, and Front Office to coordinate staffing, schedules, event logistics, inventory, receiving, and special projects. The position oversees recruitment, onboarding, training, work assignments, performance, warehouse procedures, safety and security, liquor inventory, vehicle maintenance, vendor rentals, and building maintenance. It also supports major off-site events and continuously improves warehouse and logistics systems. The schedule averages about 45 hours per week, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and peak-season stretches, including occasional seven-day weeks. The annual salary is $90,000–$95,000, based on experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of warehouse management experience.
Proven ability to lead, schedule, and develop a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort with inventory systems.
Professional, dependable, flexible, and willing to take ownership.
Ability to adapt to changing demands and prioritize for fast, accurate results.
Self-starter able to take a project from start to finish.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work on foot in a warehouse and at event sites, and to lift and move equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality, catering, or events experience is strongly preferred.
Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, onboard, and train warehouse and logistics staff.
Build and manage the warehouse schedule and daily task list with the Logistics Manager and Director of Operations.
Assign work, set deadlines, review results, and manage employee performance, including coaching and corrective action.
Coordinate with the Staffing & Operations Manager to staff off-site events and train Event Managers and service staff in warehouse procedures.
Coordinate with the Special Projects Manager to staff BTS special projects throughout the year.
Manage inventory of equipment, china, linen, décor, dry goods, and beverages through physical counts reconciled to the inventory system.
Manage liquor cage event check-in and check-out, consumption tracking, and ordering to maintain par levels.
Establish and enforce safety and security procedures in line with Cal/OSHA, including logs and training.
Run the receiving area and its logs with the Front Office.
Manage the vehicle maintenance program and keep the fleet on schedule for service and repairs.
Schedule delivery vehicles for daily drops and events with the Logistics Manager.
Coordinate with rental equipment vendors to ensure orders are accurate, delivered on time, and returned properly.
Ensure each event is pulled completely and accurately, trucks and vans are loaded correctly, and returned equipment and rentals are inventoried.
Work with the Director of Operations to create, document, and improve warehouse and logistics procedures.
Oversee building maintenance needs and repairs.
Support BTS directors and managers on special projects and large off-site events, including major sporting events and national tours.
Keep information flowing between the management team and warehouse staff.
Provide regular updates and reports on warehouse progress and issues.