Event Manager

Quince & Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quince & Co. is seeking an experienced Event Manager in San Francisco to lead luxury off-site events from confirmation through execution. You’ll be the primary client liaison, coordinating with culinary and operations teams to deliver meticulous planning and flawless on-site execution.

Applicants should have 3–5+ years in luxury event production, strong organizational and budgeting skills, and experience with high-end dining settings. Travel and flexible hours are required to support events.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of event planning, hospitality management, or luxury event production experience.
• Experience in fine dining, Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, or high-end catering is strongly preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex events.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong financial, administrative, and logistical planning abilities.
• Experience with Tripleseat or similar event management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary planning contact for clients from event confirmation through completion.
• Guide clients through the planning process, including meetings, venue walkthroughs, and event logistics.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Develop production schedules, floor plans, timelines, and event documentation.
• Coordinate rentals, transportation, vendors, kitchen infrastructure, and all event logistics.
• Collaborate closely with culinary, beverage, service, and operations teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Manage event budgets and maintain accurate planning records.
• Lead on-site event operations, including setup, service, and breakdown.
• Direct vendors and event staff while making thoughtful real-time decisions to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Deliver the level of hospitality and professionalism that defines Quince & Co.

Skills

Event planning

Hospitality management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Client relationship management

Tools

Tripleseat

Job description

About Tusk Events

Tusk Events is the off-site catering and events division of Quince & Co., bringing the hospitality, culinary excellence, and service standards of Quince, Cotogna, and Verjus beyond our restaurant walls. From intimate private dinners to large-scale celebrations and corporate events, we create thoughtful, highly personalized experiences defined by exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and meticulous execution.

We are seeking an experienced Event Manager to join our growing team. This individual will lead the planning and execution of events from initial confirmation through completion, serving as the primary liaison for clients while collaborating closely with our culinary and operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about luxury events, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys bringing complex events to life.

What You'll Do

As Event Manager, you will:

• Serve as the primary planning contact for clients from event confirmation through completion.
• Guide clients through the planning process, including meetings, venue walkthroughs, and event logistics.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Develop production schedules, floor plans, timelines, and event documentation.
• Coordinate rentals, transportation, vendors, kitchen infrastructure, and all event logistics.
• Collaborate closely with culinary, beverage, service, and operations teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Manage event budgets and maintain accurate planning records.
• Lead on-site event operations, including setup, service, and breakdown.
• Direct vendors and event staff while making thoughtful real-time decisions to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Deliver the level of hospitality and professionalism that defines Quince & Co.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of event planning, hospitality management, or luxury event production experience.
• Experience in fine dining, Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, or high-end catering is strongly preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex events.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong financial, administrative, and logistical planning abilities.
• Experience with Tripleseat or similar event management software is preferred.
• A calm, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt quickly under pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require
• Ability to travel

Quince & Co. is home to Quince, a Three Michelin Star and Green Star restaurant, along with Cotogna, Verjus, and Tusk Events. We believe that exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. Our team is committed to craftsmanship, collaboration, continuous learning, and creating meaningful experiences for both our guests and one another.

We offer a supportive, team-oriented culture where hospitality professionals can grow their careers while working alongside some of the industry's most talented culinary and service leaders.