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How much do backstage catering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for backstage catering in the United States is $57,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are backstage catering jobs?

Backstage catering jobs involve providing meals, snacks, and beverages to performers, crew, and staff working behind the scenes at concerts, theater productions, festivals, and other live events. These roles include preparing and serving food, setting up dining areas, and ensuring dietary needs and schedules are met for everyone involved. Backstage caterers play a vital role in keeping the team energized and maintaining a smooth workflow during busy event schedules.

What is the difference between Backstage Catering vs Event Catering?

AspectBackstage CateringEvent Catering
Primary FocusProviding food and beverages backstage for performers and crewServing food at various events like weddings, conferences, and parties
Work EnvironmentBehind the scenes at theaters, concert venues, or production setsOn-site at event locations, often in temporary setups
CredentialsFood safety certifications, catering experienceFood safety certifications, catering experience
Employer & IndustryProduction companies, theaters, concert venuesEvent planning companies, venues, catering services

Backstage Catering specializes in providing food services behind the scenes for performers and crew, often within production environments. In contrast, Event Catering focuses on serving guests at various public or private events. While both roles require similar food safety certifications and catering skills, their work environments and client bases differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Backstage Catering professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backstage Catering professional, you need experience in food preparation, safe food handling, and event service, often supported by a food handler’s permit or equivalent certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and adherence to health and safety regulations is commonly required. Strong communication, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are crucial soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These skills ensure that performers and crew receive timely, high-quality service, contributing to smooth event operations and client satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by backstage catering staff during live events?

Backstage catering staff often work in fast-paced, unpredictable environments where timing and flexibility are crucial. Challenges include accommodating last-minute dietary changes, working in limited or improvised spaces, and coordinating with production teams to ensure meal breaks fit within tight schedules. Strong communication skills and adaptability are essential, as staff may need to adjust service quickly based on event flow or artist needs. Building rapport with crew members and maintaining a calm, professional demeanor under pressure can greatly contribute to a successful backstage catering experience.
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Infographic showing various Backstage Catering job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,774 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Northern California - Regional Chef - Backstage Artist Catering & Hospitality

Livenation

Mountain View, CA

$1K - $1K/wk

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

THE JOB

At Live Nation Entertainment, we deliver more than meals - we create exceptional backstage experiences for artists, crew, and touring teams. Our Backstage Hospitality team is passionate, detail-oriented, and committed to "over the top" service standards.

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Chef who thrives in fast-paced, show-driven environments and understands the elevated expectations of artist catering.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

  • Execute backstage catering for artists and crew, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, specialty diets, and rider-specific requests
  • Prepare high-quality main dishes, appetizers, desserts, and specialty snacks with attention to presentation and dietary requirements
  • Review artist riders in advance and ensure all culinary needs are met accurately and professionally
  • Develop prep lists and production timelines aligned with show schedules and load-in times
  • Maintain all-day snack and beverage areas per Live Nation hospitality standards
  • Ensure proper food storage, rotation, freshness, and waste control
  • Maintain strict compliance with health department regulations and Live Nation safety standards
  • Lead kitchen opening and closing procedures at venues
  • Collaborate with Backstage Director and Hospitality Supervisors to execute seamless show-day operations
  • Adapt quickly to last-minute changes common in live event environments

This is a regional role supporting multiple venues across Northern California. Travel between venues is required.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

  • Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in high-volume catering, hospitality, hotel, or event environments
  • Experience working with specialty diets (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergy-sensitive menus)
  • Strong understanding of buffet execution, family meal service, and elevated backstage hospitality standards
  • Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment
  • Current Food Handler's Card and thorough knowledge of sanitation regulations
  • Strong time management skills and ability to execute against tight show-day timelines
  • Ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-oriented under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills in fast-moving environments
  • Ability to take direction while working independently with accountability
  • High attention to detail and commitment to presentation standards

IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Thrives in a dynamic, ever-changing live entertainment environment
  • Understands that artist hospitality requires discretion, flexibility, and elevated service
  • Brings creativity while respecting rider requirements
  • Takes ownership of kitchen operations and supports a positive team culture

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.


Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality,or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

$24.00 USD - $30.00 USD Hourly

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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