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About Global Gourmet Catering

Global Gourmet Catering is a full-service catering and event production company based in San Francisco. Since 1999, GGC has redefined the culinary landscape with bold, restaurant-quality cuisine, seamless logistics, and immersive event design. As Northern California's first certified Green Business caterer, Global Gourmet is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders to deliver exceptional service at some of the region's most prestigious venues and large-scale events. Our teams span culinary, warehouse, logistics, administrative, and field-based roles across a range of high-profile and high-volume event environments.

Position Summary

We are hiring for a seasonal Equipment Manager (EQ). This non-exempt (hourly) onsite role is responsible for the proper storage, disbursement, packaging, and care of all GGC-owned or rented equipment before, during, and after catering events.

Responsibilities

• Logistics & Staging: Inventory and assign equipment to the proper area; coordinate with other vendors to set up equipment depots and staging areas; direct staff to load/unload equipment from trucks.
• Operational Execution: Read and understand Event Detail Sheets (EDS) and Equipment Pack Lists (EPL); make on-site decisions regarding equipment staging if timelines change; operate handheld radios to communicate with staff and managers.
• Service Standards: Set up and maintain equipment bussing, compost, and recycling areas; set up coffee brewing stations, test brewers, and brew coffee.
• Staff Leadership: Attend staff meetings to provide guidance on equipment handling, bussing, and cleaning; direct staff on how to break down, pack, and load equipment.
• Inventory & Maintenance: Monitor for damaged or missing equipment; clean and organize the equipment area; perform final cleanup of event staging areas.
• Safety: Utilize fire extinguishers in the event of a fire; perform other duties as requested by the Executive Event Service Manager and Event Service Associate.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of catering or banquet experience
• Experience with catering equipment, event setup, and breakdown
• Knowledge of catering event equipment, including names, functions, and proper use
• Excellent customer service experience (minimum of 1 year)
• Strong active listening, verbal and written communication, coordination, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in basic mathematics for inventory tracking and event logistics
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities to address on-site operational challenges
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify operational issues
• Strong oral and written comprehension

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Food Handler Certification
• Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) Certification
• Serving experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience

Physical Requirements

• Stamina: Constant standing and walking (more than 6 hours per day).
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequent lifting (up to 10 lbs); Occasional lifting (26-50 lbs); Rare lifting (51-75 lbs).
• Manual Tasks: Frequent to constant grasping, reaching, finger dexterity, and use of firm/light pinch grips.
• Physical Activity: Frequent bending, stooping, and balancing; occasional crouching, kneeling, and twisting; rare climbing or crawling.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.)

Why Join Us?

• Flexible scheduling
• Dynamic event environment
• Opportunity to work at one of the Bay Area's premier event venues
• Supportive and team-oriented culture

Diversity & Inclusion

GGC is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and those from underrepresented groups, to apply and bring unique perspectives to our team.