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Event Service Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking an events professional who builds trust with clients and exhibits leadership and grace with the event service team who reports to them at offsite catered events. This is an on-call ...

$70K - $75K/yr

This is a non-sales position focused solely on event service and operational success. You will serve as the primary point of contact for the client from the point of turnover through the event ...

Event Captain

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Training and supervising support service staff * Overseeing the flow of the event, including set up and break down, and providing help where needed * Responding to guest requests and communicating ...

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$32/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

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Smashing Dishes and Tony Caters has a terrific opportunity for an experienced and savvy catering Event Lead. This is an on-call position with a pay rate of $32.00/hour plus tips.

ABOUT US 


Founded in 2009, Smashing Dishes/ Tony Caters is a flourishing and highly respected off-site catering company that produces extraordinary events and exceptional food service across the Bay Area. Additionally, we have 2 cafés located at The Tech Interactive Museum in downtown San Jose and at the historic Winchester Mystery House.

We are seeking an events professional who builds trust with clients and exhibits leadership and grace with the event service team who reports to them at offsite catered events. 

This is an on-call position, and while most events take place in the south bay and lower peninsula, we cater throughout the greater Bay Area.


CORE RESPONSABILITIES

  • Act as the lead interface between company and client to assure a smooth event experience.
  • Unless otherwise assigned or scheduled, you are the first and last person onsite at the event, overseeing event set-up and tear down.
  • Verify accuracy of warehouse packout and party rentals ordered.
  • Familiarity with the event’s timeline, equipment plan, style of service and menu
  • Interface with kitchen staff to coordinate meal service; and for smaller events you are responsible for finishing trays and setting out food.
  • Direct supervision and leadership of front of house staff – food and beverage – which includes scheduling breaks/meals, ensuring adherence to event timeline, and ensuring their dress/attire (uniform appearance), professionalism with guests and clients, timekeeping for event workers.
  • Working collaboratively with company leadership, sales staff and kitchen management to understand what venues, clients and coworkers consider a successful event.

REQUIEREMENTS

  • Bilingual in English/Spanish recommended
  • Attention to detail and patience with stakeholders
  • Minimum of 2 years experience as catering event lead or captain, preferably in the field of off-premise

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A collaborative & upbeat company culture
  • Competitive wage including generous tips
  • Retirement Plan