Tip-Eligible Event Lead: Lead Teams at Premier Events

Hightop Hospitality; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip eligible

Leadership opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hightop Hospitality is seeking an Event Lead to manage on-site teams and client relationships across weddings, corporate events, and galas in the Twin Cities. You’ll own event execution from setup through teardown, supervise staff, and ensure top-tier guest experiences.

This role emphasizes on-site leadership, quick decision-making, and a strong focus on safety and presentation across varied venues and occasions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2+ years of catering, hospitality, banquet, or event experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead event staff during setup, service, and teardown.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and assign responsibilities.
• Delegate tasks and maintain team productivity throughout events.
• Provide coaching, direction, and support to team members during service.
• Help train and mentor newer staff members.
• Review event details, timelines, layouts, and BEOs prior to events.
• Ensure food, beverage, equipment, and supplies are event-ready and properly packed.
• Coordinate event setup to ensure accurate execution and presentation.
• Support buffet service, plated meals, receptions, and bar operations.
• Ensure dietary accommodations, allergy requests, and special meals are executed correctly.
• Monitor food quality, presentation standards, and food safety practices.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional event spaces.
• Assist with loading and unloading inventory and supplies at the commissary kitchen.
• Drive catering vehicles as needed.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients and venue partners.
• Manage guest, client, and venue requests professionally and efficiently.
• Address challenges and service issues in real time.
• Monitor event flow and adjust staffing or operations as needed to ensure success.
• Represent Hightop Hospitality and its catering brands with professionalism and confidence.
• Complete post-event reports.
• Communicate event outcomes and operational feedback to management.
• Report client feedback, equipment concerns, inventory issues, and service opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Event coordination

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Hightop Hospitality is seeking an Event Lead to manage on-site teams and client relationships across weddings, corporate events, and galas in the Twin Cities. You’ll own event execution from setup through teardown, supervise staff, and ensure top-tier guest experiences.

This role emphasizes on-site leadership, quick decision-making, and a strong focus on safety and presentation across varied venues and occasions.