Catering Staffing and Training Manager

Responsibilities The Catering Staffing & Training Manager is responsible for building, developing, and managing the event staff workforce for Founding Farmers Catering and Events. This role oversees all aspects of recruiting, scheduling, training, and performance management for hourly event staff, ensuring that every event is properly staffed with well‑trained, service‑oriented team members. In addition to leading catering staffing operations, this role extends HR support to the commissary where catering operations are housed alongside restaurant production and other programs. This includes assisting with job postings, interview facilitation, and onboarding for hourly commissary positions, serving as a reliable and consistent people operations resource for a team that runs behind the scenes to keep both catering and commissary functions moving. As a member of the commissary operations team, the Staffing & Training Manager works closely with catering sales, culinary, and commissary leadership to deliver consistent, high‑quality staffing support across both environments. Requirements Experience in hospitality staffing, workforce management, or a related field required Strong leadership and people management skills with a service‑first mindset Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple events and schedules simultaneously Experience developing and delivering training programs in a hospitality or event environment Familiarity with labor compliance requirements including overtime regulations, TIPS/ServSafe, and food handler permits Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure, especially when managing last‑minute staffing changes Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Culinary, Operations, and HR Comfort using scheduling software, HR systems, and workforce management tools Capacity to work evenings and weekends as needed based on event schedules Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language or languages used in the workplace Qualifications Event Management Performance Management Scheduling Training Delivery Labor Compliance Staffing Operations Strong Communication Organizational Skills Calm Under Pressure Collaboration TIPS Certification ServSafe Certification Food Handler Permit #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor