Foxtail Catering & Events Event Manager

Reporting directly to the Senior Front-of-House Event Manager, this position oversees onsite event operations, staff performance, client experience, and event logistics across The Fire Society brands. While the primary focus of this position is onsite event leadership, administrative hours are dedicated to planning, documentation, team development, operational initiatives, and cross-department collaboration. Serve as the onsite leader and primary company representative for assigned events.Take full ownership of event success, proactively resolving challenges and ensuring seamless execution from load-in through breakdown.Lead event setup, service, and strike while maintaining exceptional hospitality standards.Direct and support Front-of-House teams, Floor Managers, Bar Leads, and support staff throughout all phases of service.Maintain direct communication with clients, vendors, venue partners, and event stakeholders.Coordinate closely with culinary leadership to ensure efficient service flow, staff meals, breaks, and overall event operations.Lead pre-service meetings and communicate event expectations, timelines, service standards, and operational priorities.Monitor event execution, identifying opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, guest experience, and team performance.Ensure company standards, procedures, and hospitality expectations are consistently upheld across all events.Support onsite training and mentorship of new staff and developing leaders. Prepare and maintain event documentation including staffing plans, timelines, floor plans, load-in schedules, contact sheets, task lists, and operational materials.Review staffing plans and ensure alignment across scheduling and event management platforms.Communicate event details and expectations with event leadership teams prior to service.Complete event reports and operational debriefs within established deadlines.Participate in staffing meetings, operational reviews, and event planning discussions.Assist with site visits, client tastings, venue walkthroughs, and event preparation activities.Support company-wide operational initiatives designed to improve team performance, event execution, and organizational growth.Cross-train across planning, production, and operations to maintain a comprehensive understanding of event execution. 3 to 5 years of experience in fine dining, luxury catering, hospitality, or event operations.3 to 5 years of leadership experience managing hospitality teams.Experience executing events within luxury venues, private residences, or high-end client environments.Strong understanding of food and beverage service, event logistics, and guest experience management.

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