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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $35.00 - $40.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Professional Development
Job Description
Off the Grid is an innovative and dynamic mobile food catering company that has cultivated a reputation for bringing together diverse culinary experiences via mobile food markets, events, and catering services throughout the Bay Area. Known for its unique platform that connects people with exceptional food trucks and vendors, Off the Grid delivers memorable food experiences by managing large-scale events and private catering with a focus on quality, hospitality, and operational excellence. As a company deeply embedded in community and culture, Off the Grid fosters inclusivity and supports a vibrant network of culinary entrepreneurs. The company emphasizes teamwork, hospitality-first service,... Show More
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of event production and/or catering operations experience
- At least 1 year of experience supervising onsite event staff or temp labor teams
- Exceptional verbal communicator
- Charismatic, composed, and client-facing with confidence
- Strong organizational and logistical aptitude
- Able to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously
- Calm under pressure
- Skilled at real-time issue resolution and adaptive thinking
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Experience with event production tools a plus
- Reliable transportation to and from Bay Area event sites required (90% travel)
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout event sites for extended periods
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years of event production and/or catering operations experience
- At least 1 year of experience supervising onsite event staff or temp labor teams
- Exceptional verbal communicator
- charismatic, composed, and client-facing with confidence
- Strong organizational and logistical aptitude
- able to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously
- Calm under pressure
- skilled at real-time issue resolution and adaptive thinking
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- experience with event production tools a plus
- Reliable transportation to and from Bay Area event sites required (90% travel)
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Attend pre-production handoff meetings with the catering event producer to review event details including client and venue contacts, permitting, event layout and timelines, rentals, and staffing
- Prepare and communicate run-of-show and role assignments to the onsite team prior to each event
- Coordinate equipment and asset readiness, tracking deployment status and flagging any gaps to the catering production team
- Lead all aspects of event day operations including vendor arrival, coordination, and parking logistics
- Rental setup and breakdown oversight
- Onsite service staff management and direction
- Guest engagement and hospitality standards
- Live communication with clients, venue managers, and inspectors
- Execute and uphold event timelines and production rituals ensuring the team remains on schedule and client expectations are met or exceeded
- Manage and motivate a team of 3-6 temp and onsite production staff
- model professional, hospitality-forward behavior at all times
- Proactively resolve issues and adapt to on-the-fly changes with composure and resourcefulness
- Serve as the onsite team lead providing real-time direction, coaching, and feedback to temp staff throughout each event
- Model Off the Grid's standards for communication, guest service, and operational excellence
- Identify performance gaps and communicate observations to the assistant director of operations
- Track and manage catering production equipment and rentals across events including deployed, pending, and returned assets
- Ensure proper setup, use, and return of all equipment
- flag any damage, loss, or maintenance needs promptly
- Maintain organized and accurate records of equipment status and usage
- Complete post-event summaries and operational reports, communicating key updates, overages, and feedback to the catering production team
- Manage internal communications with catering event producers and operations leadership as needed
- Support preparation for upcoming events by confirming vendor details, reviewing timelines, and flagging any logistics concerns
- Contribute to the ongoing refinement of production SOPs, checklists, and training materials
- Participate in post-event debriefs with the catering event producer and/or catering production manager
- Document event performance, vendor notes, and client feedback for future planning cycles
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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