Catering Event Lead — On‑Site Ops & Client Liaison

Skirball-Cultural-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Skirball Cultural Center is seeking a capable Banquet Manager to oversee catering operations and events. This role reports to the Senior Catering Manager and focuses on staffing, event-day coordination, and service excellence.

Required: 2+ years in food/beverage operations, California Food Handler’s Certificate, and ABC Certification. Strong communication and leadership are essential; flexible hours including evenings and weekends are expected. Salary is $70,000/year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a food and beverage operational position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as a team player, and cross-functionally with all other departments.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: Ungerboeck and Staffmate experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train team members in our standards and procedures.
• Receive banquet event orders (BEOs) and determine proper staffing; ensure all food and service activities comply with BEOs, health and fire code requirements, and Jewish dietary laws, as requested.
• Organize day-of event needs with the Event Coordinator and establish and implement day-of event schedules.
• Plan, organize, and assign employee responsibilities to meet client needs.
• Provide on-site supervision and coordination during events; act as liaison between clients and employees prior to and during events; provide goods and services during events, ensuring smooth efficient operations.
• Represent the Skirball to guests; resolve problems quickly and efficiently; ensure service quality and standards.
• Act as liaison between catering employees and Skirball employees in other departments.
• Help maintain inventory supplies and proper equipment; ensure maintenance of stock areas for neatness and efficiency; report ordering needs to Senior Catering Manager.
• Supervise performance of on-call employees; recommend disciplinary action when needed; help provide on-the-job training to ensure employees offer appropriate service; follow up to ensure compliance.
• Assist Senior Catering Manager with managing tabulating payroll on ADP.
• Maintain petty cash for cash bars, carts, and catering needs; follow procedures for balancing cash and submitting reports as scheduled.
• Develop and maintain professional and managerial skills through participation in workshops and conferences, further education, and researching professional literature.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Food Handler’s Certificate

ABC Certification

Job description

Skirball Cultural Center is seeking a capable Banquet Manager to oversee catering operations and events. This role reports to the Senior Catering Manager and focuses on staffing, event-day coordination, and service excellence.

Required: 2+ years in food/beverage operations, California Food Handler’s Certificate, and ABC Certification. Strong communication and leadership are essential; flexible hours including evenings and weekends are expected. Salary is $70,000/year.