Events & Catering Operations Leader

Flik Hospitality Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Events Manager to oversee catering programs, liaise with clients, and ensure events run smoothly at client sites. The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Based in Austin, TX, the position offers full-time hours with competitive compensation ($70,000–$80,000 per year) and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off-premise catering environment)
• Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and support staff
• Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands
• Demonstrated budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting
• Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals
• Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development
• The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business

Responsibilities

• Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client's budget
• Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs
• Negotiates individual vendor contracts
• Delegates to, and ensures that, the Event Manager coordinates and executes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event Manager
• Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff
• Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team
• Plans staff and event schedules
• Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records
• Serves as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan events
• Assesses contract requirements and ensures satisfaction with the services delivered
• Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards
• Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Events Manager to oversee catering programs, liaise with clients, and ensure events run smoothly at client sites. The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Based in Austin, TX, the position offers full-time hours with competitive compensation ($70,000–$80,000 per year) and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.