Culinary Project Manager — Event Ops Lead

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

Job summary

Cotton Holdings Inc. is seeking a Culinary Assistant Project Manager in Hubbard, TX. The role focuses on supporting front and back-of-house operations for contracted events and coordinating with the project management team to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities include preparing load lists, staffing coordination, and pre-event briefings, with travel up to 60 days and flexibility in scheduling to meet event needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Culinary degree preferred.
• College 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.
• Completes load lists for events.
• Trains kitchen staff/temporary labor.
• Menu – ensures all 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.
• Oversees and directs event staff.
• Coordinates pre-event huddles.
• Reviews event timelines with staff and management.
• Supports PM with positions and tasks.
• Final Walk 30 minutes before event starts.
• Assists with control of prep, coordination, and timing of food and beverage.
• Communicates with staff concerning timelines.
• Manages guest space ensuring cleanliness of kitchen, food stations, tables, etc.
• Overseas breakdown and clean up.
• Final walk of completed event.
• Check out with and thank client before leaving.

Skills

Food Cost

Labor Cost

Menu development

Cooperation

Awareness

Follow-through

Sense of Urgency

RV experience

Mobile kitchen

Travel up to 60 days

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s or Culinary degree

College degree

Valid Driver’s License

Culinary certifications

Job description

Cotton Holdings Inc. is seeking a Culinary Assistant Project Manager in Hubbard, TX. The role focuses on supporting front and back-of-house operations for contracted events and coordinating with the project management team to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities include preparing load lists, staffing coordination, and pre-event briefings, with travel up to 60 days and flexibility in scheduling to meet event needs.