General Manager- Catering and Events

About this role

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)

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY **

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.