Catering / Event Manager

Job Description: Catering & Events Manager

Department: Catering and Events Team

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, dynamic, and experienced individual to lead our Catering and Events team across all festival operations, as well as manage our Tacos 1986 Food Truck(In development). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and oversight of catering and event logistics for large-scale festivals and the day-to-day events for the food truck operations. You will ensure seamless operations, outstanding guest experiences, and strict adherence to budgets and safety regulations. This role reports the Catering & Events Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Oversee all festival catering and event operations from conceptualization to post-event teardown.
• Food Truck Management: Manage the day-to-day operations, scheduling, staffing, inventory, and logistics for the Tacos 1986 Food Truck. The objective of the Food Truck is to operate corporate, private, and public events.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage event staff, catering crews, and on-site coordinators.
• Financial Management: Develop, track, and manage comprehensive budgets for each festival and food truck operations to maximize profitability and minimize waste.
• Logistics & Operations: Coordinate site layouts, power, water, waste management, and equipment load-in/load-out for catering zones.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all food safety, health department regulations, and event permits are strictly adhered to across festivals and the food truck.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience in large-scale event management, festival operations, or high-volume catering management (food truck management experience is a strong plus).
• 3+ years of kitchen experience or cooking experience.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing complex budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and event permitting processes.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities and crisis management skills.
• Flexibility to travel and work weekends, holidays, and long hours during peak festival seasons.

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person