Experienced Catering Event Production Manager

Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (Kaiser)

Dental coverage (50%)

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Winter break

Daily lunch

Job summary

Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events is seeking an Experienced Catering Event Production Manager in the Bay Area to lead production, coordinate with staff and vendors, and ensure flawless event execution from planning through post-event follow-up.

The role requires 3–5 years of management-level experience, strong client service, and an ability to manage budgets and timelines while working nights and weekends as needed. This is a full-time on-site opportunity with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of management-level experience in event planning and execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with vendors, clients, and staff.
• Ability to handle high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
• Deep knowledge of catering workflows, food, and hospitality.
• Experience in managing event budgets and achieving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide single-point accountability by directing and coordinating with clients, vendors, and the Events Team.
• Develop and maintain production timelines, budgets, and post-event care.
• Coordinate pre/post planning sessions, site walk-throughs, and lineups.
• Lead ongoing training for Events Team and help implement policies.
• Manage multiple departments to meet production milestones across events.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Event production

Team leadership

Planning & coordination

Problem solving under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

The Experienced Catering Event Production Manager position is an exceptional opportunity for a talented and highly motivated hospitality professional to join the Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events Team, the Bay Area’s premier caterer. We create unforgettable experiences for corporate, social, and private clients, delivering tailored events that set the industry standard.

Discover a place where you can accomplish what you’ve always wanted – to be recognized for your talents and efforts and feel a sense of pride in what you do.

Part-Time/Seasonal positions may be an option.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have at least 3-5 years of management-level experience in event planning and execution.
• Exhibit communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with management, staff, vendors, and clients at all levels.
• Be comfortable in a multi-task environment with frequent interruptions, short deadlines, and a high degree of pressure.
• Extensive knowledge of and passion for food, wine, and hospitality.
• Deliver exceptional client care before, during, and after the event.
• Provide logistical expertise and production management.
• Provide “single-point accountability” at the event by directing, managing, coordinating, and collaborating with the client, vendors, and Events Team ensuring the timely execution of the event timeline.
• Produce all necessary production documents within designated deadlines for internal team review.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct thorough event walk-throughs, lineups, pre and post-planning sessions, encouraging feedback and questions.
• Assist in delivering perpetual training programs throughout the year to all members of the Events Team.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of department policies and procedures by encouraging ongoing feedback from colleagues, staff, and clients.
• Advanced knowledge of catering work flow, coordinating multiple departments in hitting all production timeline milestones throughout the development of the event, during its execution and through all post event care.
• Experience in managing event budgets and hitting profitability goals
• Works a flexible schedule which includes events on nights and weekends frequently

What does it take to be a successful Event Manager?

• Demonstrate cooperative spirit, respect the rights and abilities of others; listen to others, and be successful at sharing responsibilities and authority.
• Create a work environment of teamwork and lateral service.
• Set an effective example for employees and support our company culture – contributing to an inspired work environment.
• Represent the team with integrity, dedication, and curiosity in all aspects of client, vendor, and colleague interaction.

Benefits if full time

• Full medical coverage for employees (Kaiser Bronze, with other levels available at additional cost)
• 50% Dental coverage paid by employer
• EyeMed Vision offered, employee-paid
• 401(k) plan after 1 year of employment, with company matching
• Paid vacation
• Annual winter break
• Daily lunch served

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time, as well as frequently walk, stoop, bend, and list up to 20lbs occasionally.
• Must have the stamina to work up to 60 hours a week during peak season.
• Must be able to read, write, and effectively communicate in the company’s dominant language (English). Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the Bay Area as well as Napa/Sonoma counties regularly.
• Willing to work frequent late nights and weekends.