What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Of House Events Manager position at The Skagit Table?
Mount Vernon, WA
Part-Time
Hourly: $22-$26
The Skagit Table is a scratch kitchen and catering company focused on locally sourced, seasonal food and genuine hospitality. We operate with care—for our food, our systems, our team, and our community.
We are seeking a Front of House Event Catering Team Lead who directs the successful execution of weddings and large-scale events by delegating setup, service, and breakdown while providing exceptional hospitality. This role requires professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced event environment.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to work beautiful weddings and special events
- Flexible, event-based scheduling
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Growth opportunities for leadership roles within our events team
- Staff meals on-site
What This Role Looks Like Day to Day
This is a part-time role. Typical hours can range from 10-25 hours a week, mostly from June to October. Weekend availability is necessary, with some weekdays.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and assist in setup and breakdown of event spaces and buffet or plated service stations
- Provide polished, friendly, and attentive service to wedding guests and event attendees
- Serve food and beverages according to event style (buffet, family-style, plated, or passed appetizers)
- Support the event timeline and serve as the point of contact between The Skagit Table and the client on-site
- Supervise event break-down and clean up
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas throughout the event
- Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and clients on-site
- Uphold The Skagit Table’s standards for presentation, food handling, and guest experience
- Packing and unpacking for events
- Ensuring the correct services and standards have been delivered during the event
- Taking detailed notes of execution on site
Qualifications and Skills
- Previous catering, hospitality, or event experience
- Proven success in team management, preferably in food and beverage
- Comfortable working weddings and large-scale events with high attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Strong teamwork skills and a positive, solution-oriented attitude
- Reliable transportation to event locations
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and peak wedding season dates
- Obtain Food Handler’s Permit by date of hire
- MAST Certified
Scheduling
- Must be available during weekends throughout peak season June-October, occasional weekday availability for packing/unpacking and occasional weekday events
- Most events will be scheduled months in advance, but will occasionally be added on shorter notice
- Team schedules will be sent 2 weeks in advance, with role assignments chosen week-of
- Event scheduling requires some last-minute adjustments, so must be flexible
Screening process
Qualified applicants will be asked to come in to complete an interview.
Salary : $22 - $26