On-Call Event Lead

ABOUT US: Founded in 2009, Smashing Dishes and Tony Caters are flourishing and highly respected off-site catering companies producing extraordinary events and exceptional food service across the Bay Area. Our work includes traditional catered events, large-scale concessions-style food and beverage operations, and service at our two cafés located at The Tech Interactive Museum in downtown San Jose and the historic Winchester Mystery House.

THE ROLE: 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. While most events take place in the south bay and lower peninsula, we cater throughout the greater Bay Area. This is an on-call position with a pay rate of $32.00/hour plus tips. Employees in this role are eligible to receive tips based on the events and shifts worked. CORE RESPONSABILITIESAct 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual in English/Spanish recommended