Operations Manager: Catering & Events | PTO & Equity

Astanor Ventures; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401k (not matching)

Employer paid life/disability

Tele-medicine & Tele-mental health

Equity incentives/Stock options

Job summary

HUNGRY is seeking an Operations Manager to own day-to-day catering, delivery, and event operations across the market in the Denver area. You will coordinate Captains, drive hub readiness, and partner with Sales and Food Partner Management to ensure flawless execution of client meals and events.

The role requires hands-on live-event logistics experience, team leadership of Hub Operators and General Managers, and strong focus on food safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3+ years in an operations role (catering, food service, hospitality, or logistics).
• Experience directly managing and developing employees (hiring, coaching, performance management).
• Experience planning and coordinating contractor-based or gig workforce.
• Hands-on experience with live event execution and logistics management.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport catering equipment and supplies; work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of catering, delivery, and event operations in the market.
• Recruit and onboard Captains and connect them with training.
• Partner with Sales and Food Partner Management to ensure smooth handoff from booking to execution.
• Oversee hub readiness and inventory flow; manage contractor scheduling and distribution.
• Build and manage logistics plans and vendor relationships.
• Lead direct employees including Hub Operators and onsite General Managers.
• Complete administrative duties: time/attendance, expenses, purchasing, and inventory reporting.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Operations management

People management

Logistics planning

Contractor coordination

Event execution

Food safety knowledge

Job description

HUNGRY is seeking an Operations Manager to own day-to-day catering, delivery, and event operations across the market in the Denver area. You will coordinate Captains, drive hub readiness, and partner with Sales and Food Partner Management to ensure flawless execution of client meals and events.

The role requires hands-on live-event logistics experience, team leadership of Hub Operators and General Managers, and strong focus on food safety and operational excellence.