Job description

We are seeking an experienced Event Catering Manager to join the team at our Redwood City office. The Event Catering Manager is responsible for planning and executing full-service catered events at venues across the Bay Area.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and client service, takes ownership of the event planning process and the guest experience, organized and hands-on during events, gracious under pressure, and projects enthusiasm, humbleness and a positive attitude. This is a full-time, salaried career position.

What we offer:

• Starting at $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Paid vacation and paid sick time

What You’ll Do

• Be the primary point of contact for our clients, providing consistent communication, listen to their needs, and be well versed in our offerings to ensure an exceptional event experience from quoting to execution.
• Lead client meetings and tastings. Provide guidance on menus, venues and staffing as well as recommend rentals and decor.
• Manage all aspects of the event planning process including: Create proposals and contracts; source and price rental orders; coordinate with venue partners and conduct site visits; collaborate with internal teams on menu selections, event staff, and packing requirements.
• Execute onsite at the event: Provide onsite coordination and actively communicate with the client, event staff, vendors, and venue; direct the set-up, service, and break-down in accordance with timelines.
• Follow-up with the client, vendors, and venue after the event; evaluate and determine what went well and areas of improvement; prepare for weekly recap meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of client-facing experience planning and coordinating catered events, preferably at multiple venues.
• BA/BS Hospitality Management, Hotel Management

Who You Are

• Experienced with hands-on planning of full-service catered events at multiple venues
• Passionate about hospitality and client service
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Hardworking and humble with a positive attitude
• Leadership skills. Able to train, encourage and motivate
• Have excellent verbal, written, and listening skills in the English language.
• Have a strong reputation for accountability and reliability
• Possess effective decision-making and problem resolution skills
• Flexible work schedule. Available to execute events on weekends and evenings at venues across the Bay Area as jobs are signed.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Google Suite and Catering Software.

If this describes you, we encourage you to apply! Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Experience level:

• 4 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability and evenings

COVID-19 considerations: We follow guidelines. At the moment, none.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from our Redwood City office as well as event venues across the Bay Area?
• Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you're available for a phone interview.

Experience:

• catered event management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redwood City, CA 94063: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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