Catering and Events Manager

Job overview

The Catering and Events Manager works onsite in San Jose, CA. The listed salary is $76,240–$80,000 per year. The role supports Bon Appetit’s food program, whose vision is to encourage food choices and experiences that foster more sustainable lifestyles and communities. This manager leads event operations from planning through service, coordinating culinary execution, hospitality, logistics, and safety. By developing the team and partnering with internal stakeholders, the role helps deliver events that meet partner expectations and program standards.

What you'll do

• Design and manage event experiences
• establish hospitality standards
• process and fulfill catering orders
• create specialty menus and event concepts within budgets and unit standards
• train, develop, and schedule catering associates
• conduct employee reviews and coaching
• promote food, allergen, and workplace safety
• respond to guest feedback within 24 hours
• communicate with partners
• complete required reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

onsite

san jose ca

bon appetit

catering and events manager

catering

event operations

hospitality

menu development

food safety

team leadership

guest experience

partner relations

$76,240–$80,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• holiday time off
• shopping program
• wellness programs
• discount marketplace
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• commuter benefits
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending accounts
• paid parental leave
• personal leave.

Why this role

Typically Monday–Friday, with flexibility for evenings and weekends based on business needs. Bachelor’s degree and ServSafe Manager Certification are preferred, not required.

About the employer

Bon Appetit is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.