Assistant Manager, F&B Event Operations

Assistant Manager, F&B Event Operations

Honda Center welcomes fans, performers, and athletes from around the globe. Our team members are an integral part of the event experience through their interactions with guests. Whether you're looking to create a great guest experience at a concert, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes during an Anaheim Ducks game, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create a one-of-a-kind fan experience at Honda Center.

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $70,000 to $80,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate's geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

The Assistant Manager, F&B Event Operations will support the planning and execution of catering events. This role will assist in managing staff, coordinating logistics, maintaining high food and service standards, and ensuring client satisfaction from event planning to completion. This is a full-time, exempt position at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Event Manager with day-to-day catering operations and event execution
• Help plan and coordinate catering menus in collaboration with chefs and kitchen staff
• Oversee setup, service, and breakdown of catering events, ensuring smooth execution
• Supervise and schedule catering staff, ensuring compliance with service standards
• Maintain clear communication with clients, responding to inquiries and addressing concerns
• Monitor inventory and place orders for food, beverages, and supplies as needed
• Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene regulations are followed
• Help manage budgets, track expenses, and report event outcomes
• Support administrative tasks, including billing, scheduling, and vendor coordination

Skills

• Associate's degree or coursework in hospitality, culinary arts, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in food and beverage or hospitality operations, preferably in banquets, catering, or event-based environments
• Exposure to luxury or high-end event service is a plus
• Familiar with event management software and point-of-sale systems
• Strong organizational skills and able to support team coordination in fast-paced settings
• General knowledge of food and beverage service styles and interest in keeping up with industry trends
• Effective communication skills with a professional, customer-focused attitude
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and planning under manager's supervision
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on event demands

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education - Associates Degree

Experience Required – 2+ Years

This position is on-site.

Company: Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B)

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!