Catering and Events Lead

Sifted; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (company-sponsored)

HDHP (100% company-paid) + vision and

Dental opt-in

401(k) program available after six个月

80 hours of PTO per year

10 company paid holidays

Winter break Dec 24–Jan 1

Free lunch during meal service

Opportunities for larger roles

Job summary

Sifted is seeking a Catering & Events Lead to oversee onsite catering and special events in its South San Francisco offices, coordinating setup through breakdown with culinary and operations teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, a proven leader, and excels in a fast-paced environment, taking initiative while maintaining food safety and hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, event operations, or food and beverage service.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership, supports and motivates a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; hospitality-driven.
• Proactive, independent, owns daily responsibilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment; adapts quickly to changing event needs.
• Solution-focused mindset; stays calm under pressure.
• Understands food safety, cleanliness, presentation, guest service.
• Reliable, flexible; able to adjust schedule based on events and operations.
• Positive, team-first attitude; creates memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee onsite catering and special events from setup through breakdown.
• Ensure seamless event execution while maintaining Sifted's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service.
• Collaborate with culinary, service, and operations teams to ensure events run smoothly.
• Assist with event preparation, organization, inventory management, and setup.
• Monitor food and beverage service, anticipating guest needs and ensuring timely replenishment.
• Provide guidance and support to team members during event execution.
• Serve as a point of contact for event organizers, management, and internal teams.
• Balance catering and event responsibilities with daily food service operations as needed.
• Proactively identify and resolve challenges to maintain a positive guest experience.
• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming event spaces while following food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Hospitality

Event operations

Food & beverage service

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

About the role

Monday - Friday: 9am-6pm

Sifted is hiring a Catering & Events Lead to support the successful execution of onsite catering and special events. We're looking for a hospitality-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and has a natural ability to lead and stay organized.

In this role, you'll oversee event setup, service, and breakdown while collaborating with our culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless execution. You'll play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences, maintaining Sifted's high hospitality standards, and bringing our events to life!

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate and oversee onsite catering and special events from setup through breakdown.
• Ensure seamless event execution while maintaining Sifted's standards for hospitality, presentation, and service.
• Collaborate with culinary, service, and operations teams to ensure events run smoothly.
• Assist with event preparation, organization, inventory management, and setup.
• Monitor food and beverage service, anticipating guest needs and ensuring timely replenishment.
• Provide guidance and support to team members during event execution.
• Serve as a point of contact for event organizers, management, and internal teams.
• Balance catering and event responsibilities with daily food service operations as needed.
• Proactively identify and resolve challenges to maintain a positive guest experience.
• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming event spaces while following food safety and sanitation standards.

Our ideal candidate

• Has previous experience in catering, hospitality, event operations, or food and beverage service.
• Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and enjoys supporting and motivating a team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Takes initiative, works independently, and demonstrates ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to changing event needs.
• Has a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and stays calm under pressure.
• Understands the importance of food safety, cleanliness, presentation, and exceptional guest service.
• Is reliable, flexible, and willing to adjust their schedule based on event and operational needs.
• Brings a positive, team-first attitude and takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences.

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : $27 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment, 10 company paid holidays, and a paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Weekdays

Eligibility : This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid)

Work environment : This position is based in a on-site in client offices

Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach