Part time Catering Event Manager
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The JDK Group
Camp Hill, PA, US
Summary
The Event Manager will lead all on-site execution from arrival through breakdown, managing timelines and service flow while directing supervisors, servers, and bartenders. They will also serve as the primary on-site contact for clients, communicating with vendors and resolving issues quickly.
Job Description
Event Manager
The JDK Group | Central Pennsylvania
Full-Time and Part-time opportunities- Competitive hourly wages based on leadership experience
Do you lead with confidence in fast-paced event environments where details matter and teams rely on you for direction?
At The JDK Group, we create elevated catering experiences for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events across Central PA. Our Event Managers are the heartbeat of execution. They lead teams, manage timelines, protect food quality, and ensure clients feel confident and cared for.
This is a hands-on leadership role in the field. It is not an office position and not a sales role. If you take ownership, solve problems in real time, and lead from the front, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Lead full on-site execution from arrival through breakdown
Manage timelines and service flow in coordination with Culinary Leads
Direct supervisors, servers, and bartenders with clear expectations
Coach in real time and uphold professionalism
Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients
Communicate with venues and vendors and resolve issues quickly
What It Takes
2+ years of banquet captain, catering lead, or hospitality leadership experience
Wedding or large-scale event experience preferred
Proven ability to lead teams of 10–30 staff
Strong decision-making skills under pressure
Confidence in client-facing environments
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vans and box trucks
You stay calm under pressure.
You anticipate needs.
You take responsibility.
Schedule & Availability
Part-time role requiring two weekend days (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday), particularly during peak seasons of May, June, September, October, and December. Hours extend based on event volume.
Why Join JDK
Clear path to Senior Event Manager
Work at high-end weddings and premium venues
Team-first culture focused on professionalism and accountability
Direct impact on client experience
At JDK, leadership happens in the field. If you want to run the timeline and set the tone for exceptional events, we would love to meet you.
The JDK Group is Central Pennsylvania’s premier catering and events company. Since our inception in 1987, we have continued to reinvent the standard for special events and hospitality services for the communities of Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and surrounding regions.
With over 25 years of event management under our belt, and internal staffing capabilities to plan a celebration for 15 to 15,000 guests, our talented and passionate team offers exceptional service, incredible food, and innovative design.
As a local and internationally recognized leader for providing full-service catering, floral design and decor, and event management services, we are committed to providing quality products to meet the needs of our industry and community.
Our success stems from our people-focused philosophy, trendsetting stylized presentation, and interactive event experiences. These initiatives have enabled us to consistently uphold our mission:
To build relationships with clients and the community to create flawless events worth celebrating.
For more information, visit http://www.thejdkgroup.com
Founded
1987
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Events Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Camp Hill, PA
The JDK Group is Central Pennsylvania’s premier catering and events company. Since our inception in 1987, we have continued to reinvent the standard for special events and hospitality services for the communities of Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and surrounding regions.
With over 25 years of event management under our belt, and internal staffing capabilities to plan a celebration for 15 to 15,000 guests, our talented and passionate team offers exceptional service, incredible food, and innovative design.
As a local and internationally recognized leader for providing full-service catering, floral design and decor, and event management services, we are committed to providing quality products to meet the needs of our industry and community.
Our success stems from our people-focused philosophy, trendsetting stylized presentation, and interactive event experiences. These initiatives have enabled us to consistently uphold our mission:
To build relationships with clients and the community to create flawless events worth celebrating.
For more information, visit http://www.thejdkgroup.com
Founded
1987
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Events Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Camp Hill, PA
