General Manager- Catering and Events

General Manager of Catering & Events
Malvern, PA area | Onsite | 100K-120K DOE + 25K-40K potential commissions
About the Opportunity
A long-standing event company in the Malvern, PA area is seeking a General Manager of Catering & Events to run day-to-day operations across four venues, multiple catering brands, and two food trucks, with events throughout the Philadelphia region. You’ll turn ownership’s priorities into daily execution and run operations independently. This is a hands-on role for a leader who loves high-volume events and is equally comfortable reviewing a P&L or pouring drinks on a busy Saturday.
Schedule
Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with some evenings and weekends for very large events.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary of 100,000-120,000 per year, depending on experience
Potential commissions of 25,000-40,000 per year, including liquor sales and upsells
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Generous benefits package
What You’ll Do
Oversee execution across all four venues, the catering brands, and both food trucks, including Event Order review, timelines, staffing, and on-site leadership for high-profile events
Manage event logistics and planning, including weather contingencies and event-day pivots
Roll up your sleeves on event days to serve, bartend, and set up as needed
Hire, onboard, schedule, train, and manage venue, event, and admin staff
Lead the Executive Chef, Staffing Coordinators, Event Coordinators, Facility Sales, and Warehouse Manager
Oversee the Sales and Event Coordination teams, field pricing questions, and give final approval on all invoices
Serve as the point of resolution for client escalations
Partner with the Executive Chef on menu and package pricing, culinary Event Orders, and kitchen staffing
Review weekly cash flow and deposits; approve AP, timesheets, payroll, and gratuity distribution; review venue P&Ls with outsourced accounting
Run bar operations, PA PLCB liquor ordering, and beverage vendors, and drive commissionable liquor sales and upsells
Manage Caterease and Google Workspace licensing
Work with HR, insurance, unemployment, and lease management partners
Manage vendors, facilities teams, and logistics with the Warehouse Manager
Act as ownership’s liaison, implementing new processes and systems
Must Haves
5+ years in catering, banquet, or multi-unit event operations management
Experience leading managers across sales, event coordination, and culinary
Working knowledge of P&Ls, food and labor cost, and cash management
Proven success in high-volume, multi-site event environments
Board of Health certifications
Liquor license certifications (PA RAMP / liquor compliance experience)
Ability to run operations independently with limited day-to-day owner involvement
Willingness to be hands-on during events
Polished in-person presence for client-facing time at large events
Software
Caterease, Google Workspace, QuickBooks Online, Staffmate and Payroll Factory (payroll)
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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No