Equipment Manager

Equipment Manager Job Description

Hourly Range: $38 - $45

Location: San Francisco, CA

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 part-time 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 while onsite and ; coordinate with other onsite teams to set up equipment depots and staging areas; direct staff to load/unload equipment from trucks.
• Operational Execution: Read and understand detailed event notes including event specific documents, such as: Event Detail Sheets (EDS) and Equipment Pack Lists (EPL) and other documents critical to executing this role. Ability to make on-site decisions regarding equipment needs and changes. Detailed knowledge of catering equipment, food service stations, buffet and service equipment. Act as the primary resource for resolving equipment-related challenges.
• Service Standards: Set up and maintain equipment depots. Responsible for overseeing bussing, composting, and recycling for the entire event, with the potential of managing a small crew of porters for large scale events.
• Staff Leadership: Attend Manager Meetings to get initial directives from the production team. Participate in staff meetings to discuss equipment handling, bussing & trash procedures as well as break down and load out plans. .
• Inventory & Maintenance: Monitor for damaged or missing equipment; clean and organize equipment depot; perform final cleanup of all event staging areas upon conclusion of the event.
• Safety: Utilize fire extinguishers in the event of a fire; perform other duties as requested by the Event Manager and the Director of Event Services or Event Services Manager. .

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of catering or banquet experience required.
• Knowledge of buffet and station setups as well as breakdown of all equipment & depot areas is required.
• Detailed Knowledge of catering event equipment, including names, function of equipment, and proper use is required.
• Advanced Customer Service & Client Interaction Experience Required (minimum of 2 years)
• Strong active listening, verbal and written communication, coordination, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in basic mathematics for inventory tracking and event logistics
• Expert critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities to address on-site operational challenges is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify operational issues.
• Strong oral and written comprehension - Proficient in English, Spanish Speaking abilities is a plus, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Food Handler Certification
• Serving experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is required.
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Stamina: Constant standing and walking (more than 8 hours per day).
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequent lifting (up to 25 lbs); Occasional lifting (25–50 lbs); Rare lifting (50 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
• Fast Paced and Active Event Environment
• Opportunity to work at one of the Top Bay Area's Catering Companies
• 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.