Catering Event Producer

HL Catering is a full-service event and catering company based in Raleigh, serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties across the Triangle and beyond. Once a sale closes, you own the execution — planning the front-of-house details, building the team, and running the event day-of as the face of HL Catering. You're the person the client sees making it all happen. Take the handoff from sales: review proposals, floor plans, timelines, and client expectations for each assigned event Walk venues, confirm logistics, and identify problems before they happen Build event timelines, staffing plans, and front-of-house service plans Coordinate with the kitchen team on menu execution, service style, and timing Communicate with clients, planners, and venues in the final stretch before event day 3+ years in restaurant management, banquet management, or catering operations — country club or hotel banquet experience strongly preferred A natural leader who can direct a large part-time staff with clarity and respect Calm under pressure — weddings are emotional, timelines slip, and you're the steady hand Detail-obsessed: you notice the crooked napkin and the missing fork A strong communicator with clients, vendors, and team members alike Comfortable with evenings, weekends, and a schedule built around events (that's the business) Physically able to be on your feet 8–12 hours and lift 40+ lbs Valid driver's license; ServSafe certification a plus (or willing to get it)