Food & Beverage Manager

Castaway; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and floating holidays

Employee dining perks

Growth and advancement opportunities

Team discounts

Job summary

Castaway in Burbank, CA is seeking a hands-on Event Manager to lead banquet operations, mentor staff, and ensure flawless execution for luxury weddings, corporate events, and private dining experiences.

The role requires a proven track record in high-volume event management, strong leadership, and superb guest service. You will collaborate with culinary, sales, and operations, manage staffing and payroll, and drive continuous improvement in service standards and team culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of banquet or event management experience in a high-volume venue.
• Strong leadership presence to motivate and hold teams accountable.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience managing large-scale events and high guest counts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all banquet and event operations from setup to breakdown.
• Coach banquet captains, servers, bartenders, and support staff.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and flawless event execution.
• Partner with culinary, sales, and operations to deliver weddings and corporate events.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, labor costs, and payroll accuracy.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and provide clear direction.
• Ensure health, safety, and alcohol service compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in service standards and culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking under pressure

POS software experience

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

About Us:

Named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America", Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Our seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top "Most Romantic Restaurants in LA" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC.

Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

Job Summary:

This hands-on role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in event execution, exceptional guest service, banquet service, training, employee management, scheduling, SOP creation, and proficiency various software platforms.

This person is also responsible for mentoring and coaching the team to consistently deliver a 5-Star experience. He/She is responsible for being an innovator in our industry, meeting financial goals, and for continuously refining guest experience and company culture.

From luxury weddings and corporate events to private dining experiences and large-scale celebrations, our events team delivers elevated service with attention to detail, professionalism, and hospitality at the forefront.

If you are a hands-on leader who can inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and execute flawless events, we would love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee all banquet and event operations from setup to breakdown
• Manage, coach, and develop banquet captains, servers, bartenders, and support staff
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences and seamless event execution
• Partner closely with culinary, sales, and operations teams to execute weddings, corporate functions, and special events
• Maintain service standards, presentation, cleanliness, and operational efficiency
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, labor costs, and payroll accuracy
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and provide clear direction to event teams
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service standards
• Support continuous improvement in service standards and team culture

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of banquet or event management experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, catering, or event venue - A MUST
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing large-scale events and high guest counts
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of banquet service standards, food & beverage operations, and labor management
• POS and scheduling software experience preferred

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and floating holiday pay on 4 major holidays
• Growth and advancement opportunities within a dynamic hospitality group
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• High-profile events and exciting clientele
• Employee dining perks, discounts, and life style wellness perks
• Opportunity to be part of a growing and innovative hospitality team

Compensation

$80,000 – $90,000 annually, based on experience

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check