Catering Manager | Seasonal Part Time| Catering Backstage

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Catering Manager is responsible for overseeing catering operations, managing staff, and coordinating food and beverage services for events. This position ensures that catering services meet company standards, customer expectations, and food safety requirements. The Catering Manager works with culinary and operations teams to manage staffing, inventory, budgets, and event preparation.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00.

This is a seasonal role from November 19, 2026, and will end on November 21, 2026.

This position will remain open until November 21, 2026.

• Oversee daily catering operations and ensure food and beverage services run according to schedule.

• Manage, train, and schedule catering staff.

• Oversee culinary teams to ensure food preparation and service meet company standards.

• Manage event setup, service, and breakdown.

• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.

• Maintain inventory levels and coordinate ordering of supplies and equipment.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.

• Communicate with clients to review catering needs and event details.

• Address guest concerns and resolve service issues.

• Monitor labor costs, food costs, and catering expenses.

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

• Assist with planning and organizing catering services for upcoming events.

• Maintain records related to inventory, staffing, and event operations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years of previous experience in catering management, food and beverage operations, or hospitality management.

• Experience supervising and managing catering staff.

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and catering procedures.

• Ability to manage staff schedules, inventory, and event operations.

• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

• Basic understanding of budgeting, labor costs, and inventory management.

• Ability to work flexible hours during the weekend of the event.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to catering operations.

• Food Handler or Food Manager certification is required.

• Experience with catering software or point-of-sale systems is preferred.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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