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Catering Event Producer

Catering Event Producer

Dish Food and Events - Long Island CityQueens, NY, US
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

EVENT PRODUCER

Full Time Exempt Employee

Dish Food & Events, an award-winning catering and events company located in the heart of NYC, is searching for an Event Producer. We are looking for a detailed individual who is passionate about excellence, enjoys collaboration, and thrives on seeking new opportunities. With over 15 years of experience creating unforgettable events, we are recognized for our warm hospitality, innovative and delicious cuisine, and a team-focused culture that empowers every member to thrive.

The Event Producer plays a critical role in supporting the Event Directors to deliver exceptional events for Dish Food & Events, a premier catering and hospitality provider. This position works closely with sales, culinary, and logistics teams to coordinate event details, manage client communications, and ensure flawless execution from planning through event day.

The ideal Event Producer is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They are a natural problem-solver with strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit.  The Event Producer helps maintain smooth event operations and outstanding client experiences.  This person is adaptable and motivated by delivering excellence in every event, with a positive, can-do attitude that energizes the entire team. They take initiative, stay calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoy working closely with clients and colleagues to bring memorable events to life.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BRING :

  • 2–5 years of experience in event production, client management, or operations within the catering, hospitality, or events industry
  • Proven ability to coordinate and execute multiple high-touch events simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and client satisfaction
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, vendors, and client communications in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Experience building and nurturing client relationships from event planning through successful execution and post-event follow-up
  • Deep understanding of event logistics, hospitality operations, and the New York City catering and events market
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth event delivery
  • Proactivity and collaboration as a team player, adept at cross-functional problem-solving and adapting to changing circumstances.
  • Familiarity with event management software, CRM tools, and other platforms used to track event details and client information
  • A genuine love for hospitality, events, and creating memorable experiences that leave a lasting impact on clients and guests

RESPONSIBILITIES

SALES + EVENT PRODUCTION

  • Work in tandem with the Event Director, operations and culinary teams to ensure near-flawless event execution + client satisfaction.
  • Provide the best possible customer service to Dish clients while ensuring the successful planning and execution of Dish events from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to responding to emails and client calls in a timely fashion, scheduling meetings with clients and venues, assisting Event Director with proposals, writing menus, preparing production / equipment orders, BEO’s, invoices, staffing events with Hospitality Director and creating event paperwork such as timelines, floor plans, etc.
  • Work with the Operations, Culinary and Hospitality departments to ensure events are correctly prepared for, staffed and executed.
  • Strive alongside the event director in prospecting and outreach to new and existing accounts.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to promote the Dish brand and drive growth.
  • Work on site at events on an as needed basis as the planner. Nights and weekend work will be required.
  • Adhere to mission, policies and core values as described in the Dish Food & Events Employee Handbook (‘employee handbook’)
  • FINANCIAL

  • Collaborate with all departments to drive high profitability and meet or exceed company profit goals.
  • Partner with the accounting department to ensure accurate financial billing, reporting and collection of accounts receivable.
  • Collaborate with all departments to drive high profitability and meet or exceed company profit goals.
  • CORE VALUES

  • Actively participate in a positive Dish Culture
  • Make Dish an awesome place to work
  • Embrace, promote and exemplify Dish’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Hospitality Standards + Culture.
  • Foster positive communication with the entire Dish team.
  • Adhere to policies as described in the Dish Food & Events Employee Handbook.
  • Actively participate in Dish’s Continuous Employee Success Management program including weekly 1 : 1s, six-month check-ins and annual performance reviews.
  • COMPENSATION + BENEFITS :

    Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Dish is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including :

  • Competitive Salary $65k base + commission (anticipated total compensation ~$82K based on sales goal)
  • Hybrid work from home / office schedule after 90 days employment
  • Monthly cellphone reimbursement
  • Option to enroll in major medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid Days Off (Vacation + Personal Days + Dish Holidays)
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program designed to support the communities where we live and work
  • Paid Family Leave, Safe and Sick Pay, ST and LT Disability insurance
  • 401k Plan to invest in your future after 12 months of full-time employment
  • Commuter transportation benefits, flexible spending and dependent care accounts
  • Learning & development opportunities
  • Company dining program of daily delicious family meals (aka free lunch!)
  • DISH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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