PartTime Onsite Event Producer South Bay

Off the Grid; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Off the Grid is hiring a part-time Onsite Catering Event Producer in San Francisco, CA. The role focuses on overseeing the execution and logistics of mobile food catering events while ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience in event planning or catering, management experience supervising staff, and a charismatic communication style. Flexible hours are required to support various events. Interested candidates should apply to join a diverse, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of event planning and/or catering experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising staff.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage on-site event logistics and vendor interactions.
• Participate in pre-production meetings to discuss event details.
• Engage in post-event debreifs to ensure quality.
• Manage set-up and breakdown of catering events.

Skills

Event planning

Problem resolution

Supervising service staff

Logistical planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary: Off the Grid’s Onsite Catering Event Producer (OCEP) is a part‑time position, which drives the on‑site execution and event logistics of our mobile food catering events. This position partners closely with a team of Catering Event Producers, ensuring a smooth transition for clients moving from the planning, production, and post‑production phase, and reports into the Assistant Catering Production Manager.

The ideal candidate is logistically minded and detailed oriented. With a charismatic approach, you emphasize and lead with hospitality in your communication, enabling you to build trusting client relationships and provide exceptional service. You handle pressure with efficiency and grace, are able to change gears quickly and resolve unexpected issues/circumstances, and view challenges as an opportunity to improve and exceed client expectations.

OCEP’s hours are dependent on the season but can range from 8‑30 hours/week. A flexible schedule (including nights and weekends) is required to support the on‑site execution of our Bay Area catering events.

Key Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Pre‑Production

Participate in Pre‑Production Handoff Meetings with Catering Event Producer to discuss event details including, but not limited to client and venue contacts, permitting and inspections, event layout and timelines, rentals, service staff, and potential overages.

Onsite Execution

• Attend and supervise events including, but not limited to: vendor management and parking, rental management, set‑up and breakdown, onsite service staff, interior buffets and passed service, communication with client, venue managers, and inspectors.

Post‑Production

This position may be required to participate in post‑event debriefs with Catering Event Producer, Catering Production Manager, and/or Catering Sales Manager.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Years of Related Professional Experience: 2+ years of event planning and/or catering experience preferred.
• Management Experience: At least 1 year of experience supervising support or service staff preferred.
• Educational/Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Must have a reliable source of transportation to and from home, office, and events.
• Experience in onsite event production and problem resolution.
• Availability Requirements: This is an hourly, part‑time position that requires a Monday‑through‑Friday schedule with nights and weekends as necessary to support catering events. Hours vary per season; up to 20 hours in the Spring and up to 30 hours in the Fall.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer terminal. In addition, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Off the Grid Diversity Statement

Off the Grid is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values differences among our associates, customers, vendors, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. Our continued success and growth is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout the company and our communities. Off the Grid is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Types

Part‑time

Schedule

• 4 hour shift
• 6 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely

• No

We hope you will consider joining our team!