Assistant General Manager

Catering a Fresco is the exclusive food and beverage partner of Overture Center for the Arts, a renowned cultural hub that hosts a wide variety of performances and events. As an established catering service provider, Catering a Fresco specializes in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for weddings, corporate events, nonprofit galas, private dinners, and large-scale special occasions such as full-building events including backstage services. Catering a Fresco operates within the vibrant hospitality industry, renowned for its dedication to high-quality food service and event management. The company is committed to creating memorable dining experiences that complement the artistic and cultural events held at Overture Center for the Arts. Their expert team brings together culinary creativity with flawless event execution, ensuring that every occasion meets the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

This role is for an experienced and hospitality-focused Assistant General Manager who will lead the catering and private events operations. The Assistant General Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations and another Assistant General Manager responsible for performance-related services, Broadway/show support, and lobby operations. The primary focus of this role will be on catering services for weddings, corporate events, galas, private dinners, and comprehensive building events, including backstage coordination. This position demands hands-on management skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously. The Assistant General Manager will oversee event logistics from initial planning through execution, manage diverse teams during events, and maintain seamless communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include leading catering event operations with a focus on exceptional service delivery, coordinating closely with leadership to align standards, staffing, and financial goals, and managing logistics such as setups, timelines, and service flow. This role also encompasses client engagement as the primary contact before and during events to ensure flawless execution of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). Additionally, the Assistant General Manager will assist with hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management of front-of-house and back-of-house staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment. Inventory management, cost control, labor oversight, and operational documentation such as production plans and post-event recaps are integral parts of this role.

Working as an Assistant General Manager at Catering a Fresco means being part of a dedicated team that values hospitality excellence and contributes significantly to the success of diverse, large-scale events. The position requires flexibility to work nights and weekends to support event schedules and demands a certification in ServSafe and Responsible Seller either attained prior to hire or within 90 days. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance with employer contributions, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, and wellness benefits among others.

Catering a Fresco, as part of Food Fight Restaurant Group, embraces a culture that values the growth and development of its team members. The executive leadership team, which began their careers in entry-level roles within the company, is committed to creating an empowering workplace that provides autonomy, flexible scheduling, ongoing education, and clear career advancement pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals who excel in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are eager to grow their careers in event management and food service leadership.