Culinary Events & Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Cotton Holdings Inc. in Fort Stockton, TX seeks a Culinary Assistant Project Manager to support back and front of house operations, manage event prep, staff training, and coordination with the PM.

This role requires coordinating load lists, vendor relations, and timelines while ensuring quality service at each event. This family-oriented company offers competitive compensation, growth opportunities, employee benefits and other perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Culinary degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Culinary training or certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews information from PM on contracted event(s).
• May be involved in site walks and loads lists for events.
• Trains kitchen staff/temporary labor and ensures ingredients are loaded.
• Cross-checks rentals, staffing and third-party vendors 48 hours before event.
• Supports PM with rentals, inventory, and post-event reconciliation.
• Clearly communicates event details to upper management.
• Oversees event staff and coordinates pre-event huddles.
• Reviews event timelines and assists with timing of food and beverage.
• Manages guest space, cleanliness of kitchen, stations, and service areas.
• Travel to events and be flexible with schedule as needed.

Skills

Food Cost

Labor Cost

Menu development

Teamwork

Awareness

Follow-through

Sense of Urgency

RV experience

Mobile kitchen

Travel readiness

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Culinary degree

Valid Driver’s License

Culinary certifications

Job description

Cotton Holdings Inc. in Fort Stockton, TX seeks a Culinary Assistant Project Manager to support back and front of house operations, manage event prep, staff training, and coordination with the PM.

This role requires coordinating load lists, vendor relations, and timelines while ensuring quality service at each event. This family-oriented company offers competitive compensation, growth opportunities, employee benefits and other perks.