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General Manager – Catering & Events
\nGreater Philadelphia Area (Onsite) | Full-Time | $100,000–$120,000 base + commission

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About the Opportunity
\nOur client is a well-established, family-owned hospitality group operating multiple event venues, several catering brands, and a food truck fleet in the Philadelphia suburbs. They are seeking a General Manager to be the glue that holds every event together. This person will run day-to-day operations independently, working directly with the Founder and President, who is stepping back from daily operations. It's a high-visibility leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

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What You'll Do

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Oversee event execution across all venues, catering brands, and mobile food operations, including Event Order review, timelines, staffing levels, and on-site leadership for high-profile events
Manage day-to-day logistics and plan ahead, including weather contingencies and quick pivots on event days
Lead and develop the team: hire, onboard, schedule, train, and manage venue, event, and administrative staff
Directly manage the Executive Chef, Staffing Coordinators, Event Coordinators, Facility Sales, and Warehouse Manager
Drive revenue through liquor sales and upselling while managing food cost, labor cost, and cash handling
Roll up your sleeves on event days, whether that means serving, bartending, or setting up
Represent the company in person at major events and with clients

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What You Bring

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5+ years in catering, banquet, or multi-unit event operations management
Experience leading managers across sales, event coordination, and culinary teams
Working knowledge of P&Ls, food and labor cost, and cash management
Proven success in high-volume event environments across multiple sites
Board of Health certifications
Liquor compliance experience (PA RAMP or equivalent)
Ability to run operations independently with limited owner involvement
Polished, professional in-person presence

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Nice to Have

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ServSafe certification
Wedding venue experience
Familiarity with Caterease, QuickBooks Online, and Google Workspace

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