Catering Event Manager

$52,000 - $72,800/Yr

Urban Kitchen Group - San Diego, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

About the position

The Catering Event Manager is responsible for developing and planning catered events in and around San Diego County. This role involves close collaboration with Catering Sales Managers, chefs, and support teams to create exceptional offsite events that effectively represent the Urban Kitchen Group brand.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of offsite catering and events.
• Show a personable and professional demeanor with clients.
• Execute an event from beginning to end.
• Participate in the visual design of offsite events, including food and beverage stations.
• Help prepare and update catering event orders.
• Schedule staffing.
• Communicate with chefs on timeline and client expectations.
• Oversee, train and support onsite event team members.
• Participate in load out from our facility, set-up and breakdown, and return to our facility.
• Oversee catering inventory of small wares, decoration and equipment.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Drive Catering vans to and from events.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience in Event Management (Required)
• 2 years of experience in Restaurant (Preferred)
• Valid Driver's License (Required)
• Working knowledge and expertise in use of event software.
• Working knowledge of computer word processing programs and restaurant POS programs.
• Working knowledge of safety and sanitation.

Nice-to-haves

• High level of creativity, enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Drive to meet and exceed goals.
• Passionate about hospitality with strong knowledge of food, wine and service.
• Strong sense of design aesthetics.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Reliable, accountable, and punctual.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance