Culinary Event Operations Manager (Travel-Ready)

Cotton Holdings Inc.; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotton Holdings Inc. is seeking a Culinary Assistant Project Manager in Fort Stockton, TX. The role supports both back- and front-of-house operations, coordinating events, labor, rentals, and vendor logistics. Competitive hourly compensation and growth opportunities are highlighted.

The position involves travel up to 60 days and requires flexibility to meet event timelines, with emphasis on food and kitchen operations and superior coordination with the project management team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Culinary degree preferred.
• College Degree (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Culinary training and/or certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews information from PM on contracted event(s).
• May be involved in site walks.
• Completes load lists for events.
• Trains kitchen staff/temporary labor.
• Menu – ensures ingredients are available and loaded.
• Cross checks rentals, staffing and Third-Party vendors 48 hours before event.
• Supports PM with rentals (Check out, Inventory, Collect after event, Inventory, Return).
• Clearly communicates event details to upper management.

Skills

Food cost

Labor cost

Menu development

Cooperation and teamwork

Awareness

Follow-through

Sense of urgency

RV and mobile kitchen experience

Travel availability (60 days)

Schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Culinary degree

College degree (preferred)

Valid Driver’s License

Culinary training/certifications a plus

Job description

Cotton Holdings Inc. is seeking a Culinary Assistant Project Manager in Fort Stockton, TX. The role supports both back- and front-of-house operations, coordinating events, labor, rentals, and vendor logistics. Competitive hourly compensation and growth opportunities are highlighted.

The position involves travel up to 60 days and requires flexibility to meet event timelines, with emphasis on food and kitchen operations and superior coordination with the project management team.