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About the Role
Global Gourmet Catering is seeking an On-Call Event Manager to oversee and execute high-profile corporate, social, and cultural events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing event staff, coordinating event logistics, ensuring exceptional client service, and delivering seamless event execution from setup through breakdown.
Responsibilities
- Oversee events from setup through final breakdown
- Ensure event execution aligns with client expectations and event specifications
- Maintain a professional, polished presence in a highly visible client-facing role
- Communicate effectively with executives, VIP guests, venue representatives, and clients
- Respond quickly and professionally to client requests and event changes
- Partner with Event Producers and Sales Managers to ensure successful event outcomes
- Review and execute event timelines, event detail sheets, and equipment plans
- Coordinate event staffing, equipment, and operational logistics
- Lead pre-event staff meetings and service briefings
- Collaborate with culinary, beverage, and operations teams throughout the event
- Troubleshoot service, staffing, equipment, and logistical issues as they arise
- Ensure service standards, safety procedures, and company expectations are consistently met
- Supervise Captains, Servers, Bussers, Porters, and other event staff
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction during events
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Monitor staff performance and maintain accountability
- Approve and manage employee timekeeping and event documentation
- Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment
- Complete post-event reporting and documentation
- Conduct final venue inspections and walkthroughs
- Coordinate with venue representatives and internal teams on event completion
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and service excellence
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Event Management experience
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent customer service and client-facing communication abilities
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced environments
- Knowledge of catering, banquet, hospitality, or event operations
- Reliable transportation to various event locations
- High School Diploma or GED
- Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
- Experience managing large-scale corporate or social events (Preferred)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Preferred)
- Familiarity with catering and restaurant equipment (Preferred)
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
- Frequent movement throughout venues and event spaces
- Ability to bend, reach, and navigate active event environments
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require
Skills
- Event Management
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Customer Service
- Client-Facing Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Catering Operations
- Hospitality Operations
- Event Operations
- Microsoft Office Proficiency (Preferred)
- Google Workspace Proficiency (Preferred)
Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
Work Type
- Part-Time
- On-Call
- Seasonal
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of Event Management experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $40.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Seasonal and on-call opportunities
- Opportunity to work high-profile corporate and social events
- Professional and collaborative team environment
- Career growth opportunities within a leading catering company
About the Company
- For more than 20 years, Global Gourmet Catering has been recognized for innovative cuisine, outstanding service, and unforgettable events.
- At Global Gourmet Catering, we believe exceptional events begin with exceptional people.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and the experiences we create for our clients.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and the experiences we create for our clients.