General Manager- Catering and Events

General Manager of Catering & Events

Malvern PA area Onsite 100K-120K DOE 25K-40K potential commissions

About the Opportunity

A long-standing event company in the Malvern PA area is seeking a General Manager of Catering & Events to run day-to-day operations across four venues multiple catering brands and two food trucks with events throughout the Philadelphia region. Youll turn ownerships priorities into daily execution and run operations independently. This is a hands-on role for a leader who loves high-volume events and is equally comfortable reviewing a P&L or pouring drinks on a busy Saturday.

Schedule

Onsite Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with some evenings and weekends for very large events.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of 100000-120000 per year depending on experience
• Potential commissions of 25000-40000 per year including liquor sales and upsells
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Generous benefits package

What Youll Do

• Oversee execution across all four venues the catering brands and both food trucks including Event Order review timelines staffing and on-site leadership for high-profile events
• Manage event logistics and planning including weather contingencies and event-day pivots
• Roll up your sleeves on event days to serve bartend and set up as needed
• Hire onboard schedule train and manage venue event and admin staff
• Lead the Executive Chef Staffing Coordinators Event Coordinators Facility Sales and Warehouse Manager
• Oversee the Sales and Event Coordination teams field pricing questions and give final approval on all invoices
• Serve as the point of resolution for client escalations
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu and package pricing culinary Event Orders and kitchen staffing
• Review weekly cash flow and deposits; approve AP timesheets payroll and gratuity distribution; review venue P&Ls with outsourced accounting
• Run bar operations PA PLCB liquor ordering and beverage vendors and drive commissionable liquor sales and upsells
• Manage Caterease and Google Workspace licensing
• Work with HR insurance unemployment and lease management partners
• Manage vendors facilities teams and logistics with the Warehouse Manager
• Act as ownerships liaison implementing new processes and systems

Must Haves

• 5 years in catering banquet or multi-unit event operations management
• Experience leading managers across sales event coordination and culinary
• Working knowledge of P&Ls food and labor cost and cash management
• Proven success in high-volume multi-site event environments
• Board of Health certifications
• Liquor license certifications (PA RAMP / liquor compliance experience)
• Ability to run operations independently with limited day-to-day owner involvement
• Willingness to be hands-on during events
• Polished in-person presence for client-facing time at large events

Software

Caterease Google Workspace QuickBooks Online Staffmate and Payroll Factory (payroll)

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

Required Experience:

Director