Senior Off-Premise Catering Lead - High-Volume Events

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead Off-Premise Catering leader for a high-volume polished casual restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA. You will own the off-premise program, shaping weddings, corporate lunches, and large gatherings with strong pay and bonus potential based on results.

You’ll plan and execute events from inquiry to cleanup, build tailored menus and quotes, and coordinate all prep, packing, and delivery timelines while leading on-site crews and growing repeat

Qualifications

• Proven catering or banquet management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to manage large events in a high-volume setting.
• Strong organizational skills under deadline pressure.
• Confident leader who can coach and motivate event teams.
• Polished communication with clients, chefs, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run off-premise events from inquiry to final cleanup.
• Build menus and quotes that fit client budgets.
• Coordinate kitchen prep, packing, and delivery timelines.
• Staff, train, and lead event crews on site.
• Grow repeat business with corporate and private clients.

Skills

Catering/banquet management

Event execution under deadline

Organizational skills

Leadership / coaching

Client/vendor communications

Job description

Nextgen Hospitality Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead Off-Premise Catering leader for a high-volume polished casual restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA. You will own the off-premise program, shaping weddings, corporate lunches, and large gatherings with strong pay and bonus potential based on results.

You’ll plan and execute events from inquiry to cleanup, build tailored menus and quotes, and coordinate all prep, packing, and delivery timelines while leading on-site crews and growing repeat