Catering Operations Manager

Job overview

The Catering Operations Manager role is described as remote and travel-based, with a prep space in Wyoming, Michigan, and event sites across local and regional areas. Pay is $21–$22 per hour. Best Eats Catering Company coordinates catering events across multiple locations. This role oversees event logistics and on-site execution to support consistent operations and client satisfaction. It works with catering management, culinary teams, event planners, vendors, and event staff on setup, service, staffing, budgets, inventory, and process improvements.

What you'll do

• Coordinate event logistics, staffing, and on-site execution with the Executive Catering Manager and Front of House Manager
• oversee event setup, service, and breakdown
• collaborate with culinary teams, planners, and vendors
• train and support on-site teams
• help monitor budgets, inventory, and costs
• implement process improvements
• assist clients and resolve event issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations manager

catering

event operations

hospitality

event logistics

client service

staff leadership

vendor coordination

budget monitoring

inventory management

grand rapids mi

best eats catering company

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mileage reimbursement, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Mileage reimbursement, paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.

About the employer

Best Eats Catering Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.