Kitchen & Event Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Luxe Bites is a fast-growing luxury catering and events company specializing in elevated food experiences, interactive food carts, corporate events, and brand activations.

We are looking for a highly dependable, organized, and hands-on Kitchen & Event Manager to help lead our San Francisco operations. This is an important leadership position for someone who is comfortable taking ownership, communicating with a diverse team, and ensuring our kitchen and events consistently meet Luxe Bites standards.

Responsibilities

Kitchen & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and preparation for upcoming events
• Manage inventory and ensure ingredients, supplies, packaging, and event materials are properly stocked
• Complete local inventory and supply runs as needed
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen
• Review upcoming events and ensure everything is prepped, packed, labeled, and ready on time
• Communicate inventory shortages or operational needs to management
• Ensure food presentation, portions, packaging, and preparation meet company standards

Event Management

• Lead and manage on-site events throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area
• Coordinate event setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup
• Direct event staff and clearly communicate responsibilities
• Ensure events are executed professionally and according to Luxe Bites standards
• Troubleshoot issues on-site and make confident decisions when needed
• Occasionally assist with nearby order deliveries/drop-offs

Team Leadership & Communication

• Serve as a key point of communication between management and the SF team
• Clearly communicate instructions, expectations, schedules, and company standards
• Train and support team members
• Hold the team accountable for punctuality, professionalism, cleanliness, presentation, and performance
• Work effectively with a multicultural team
• Help bridge communication with team members who have limited English proficiency
• Spanish-speaking/bilingual candidates are strongly preferred

Requirements

• Must have a reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license
• Must have flexible/open availability throughout the week , including weekdays, weekends, mornings, and evenings depending on event schedules
• Prior experience in catering, events, hospitality, restaurants, kitchen management, or a similar leadership role
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Comfortable managing and directing a team
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple events and priorities
• Reliable, punctual, proactive, and comfortable working independently
• Comfortable driving locally for inventory runs and occasional nearby deliveries
• Able to lift and move catering/event supplies as needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where schedules may change based on event needs
• Spanish/English bilingual strongly preferred

Compensation

$27–$30/hour, depending on experience

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on and wants to take ownership of a growing catering operation. We are looking for someone who doesn't need to be micromanaged, communicates well, notices what needs to be done, and takes initiative.

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