Job Openings - Northern California
For the wedding and special events market in Northern California
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Catering Operations Manager.
This position is responsible for all aspects of the Front of House (FOH) business in the Catering Department, and reports to the Catering Events Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing and executing events, coordinates all Catering setups, teardowns, resets and presets, employee scheduling, managing all event ordering and paperwork (to include stocking, ordering, inventorying and organizing) all FOH catering supplies, including the monitoring of the cost of sales, conducting staff training, hiring and development, and other responsibilities as required.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a lead/supervisory roleworking in a restaurant/dining/catering environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong leadership, delegation and people skills in order to successfully lead our staff in providing outstanding wine and wine country experiences.
The Catering Operations Manager must be able to:
• Coordinate a number of activities with multiple components requiring independent follow through and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word and Outlook) to create spreadsheets and necessary reports on a regular basis.
• Work in a multi-task environment with frequent interruptions and short deadlines, and sometimes a high degree of pressure.
• Maintain a view of the overall business situation when making decisions and setting policies (must be able to make quick decisions in stressful situations).
• Perform all of the above duties with a warm, friendly and hospitable attitude.
We Provide:
• A fun atmosphere that is serious about food, quality and hospitality.
• Discounts on food, wine and golf.
• Competitive wages
• Opportunities for advancement
• Wine education
• Hospitality education
• Quality training for optimal performance growth
Benefits for Full time positions include:
Medical and Dental for employee and dependents
401(k) plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
To apply, please go to our website, http://www.wentevineyards.com and click on the employment link at the bottom of the homepage.
Hiring full time event manager with foodie experience as well as strong in sales experience. Must have at least 2 years experience managing weddings and events. Must be familiar with excel, word, access, and other computer programs.
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Deborah’s Palm, Non-Profit Women’s Community Center; 555 Lytton Ave., Palo
Alto, CA Phone: 650/473-0664
Our Website: http://www.deborahspalm.org
Job Overview: Experienced, take charge professional with ability to manage administration and logistics in support of executive director in a busy & unique environment. Assist with coordination of up to ten (10) events per year. Must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision. You are often asked to do on-line research, such as sourcing venues, vendors, etc.
You should have a love for special event management, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal staff & volunteers and external service providers and vendors. You would be assisting Executive Director with administrative tasks and projects, particularly related to everyday operations, staffing and special events.
Hours: 10 hours/week; salary commensurate with experience.
Please submit cover letter, resume/CV and references to Katie Ritchey,
Executive Director, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Thank you!
Looking for motivated, detail oriented and outgoing person, to help with floral production and installations.
Must be creative and able to learn new techniques,able to lift 30 pounds and stand for at least 3 hours. Must be willing to learn lead position and drive a van. We are seeking persons that want to learn the business of Wedding and Floral Design. Fun atmosphere of hard working ladies. Located in Santa Clara near the SJ airport.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Starting pay is $9.00 per hour while training and probation period, up to $16.50 per hour and higher if responsibilities are increased.
We are also looking for interns for the 2012 season.
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