Event Supervisor; Part Time

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for food, customer service, and operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where creativity and trust are at the heart of everything you do? If so, we want you to join our team as an Event Supervisor at Puff ‘n Stuff, a premier catering company dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences.

At Puff ‘n Stuff, we don’t just cater events—we create memorable experiences. Our team is driven by four core values:

• Passion: We love what we do and take pride in delivering exceptional food and service.
• Customer Focus: We go above and beyond to exceed client expectations.
• Trust: We build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and team members through integrity and reliability.
• Creativity: We embrace innovation to craft unique culinary and event experiences.

Puff 'n Stuff Catering is looking for Event Supervisors to join our off‑site catering team and “passionately perfect life's celebrations.” As an Event Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing, leading, and motivating the staff on your event, collaborating with the Lead Event Chef to ensure service is exemplary, and ensuring the event runs on time. You will also communicate with our Special Event Planner and occasionally the client on site to verify event details and adjust the service team plan as needed.

Each day brings different events with unique requirements, so critical thinking and organizational skills are a must—along with the ability to be flexible when necessary to exceed our customers’ expectations of exceptional service.

• Supervise and motivate service team members on events, verify attendance and ensure uniforms are properly worn at all times.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, giving the team feedback and coaching regularly.
• Read the Special Event Order (SEO) to determine what is needed for the event and create a basic plan for the service team.
• Drive to and from the event in a Puff ‘n Stuff vehicle with the Event Chef.
• Work with Event Chef to make sure everything needed for the event, listed on the SEO, gets loaded on the truck and unloaded at the end of the night.
• Coordinate unpacking catering supplies, event setup, service during the event, event break down, and repacking of catering supplies for the service team.
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are followed during the event.
• Evaluate the service during the event and maintain a positive guest experience.
• Provide top‑level customer service and proper etiquette when interacting with guests.

• 2 years of fine dining experience, preferably in a high‑volume operation.
• 1 year of supervisory, management, or organizational leadership experience.
• HS degree or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in catering/events.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to listen, understand, and motivate employees.
• Ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.
• Strong time‑management skills, detail oriented, and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in all types of weather—events can be indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs (each shift begins with unloading necessary equipment for the day and ends with re‑loading).
• Speak English fluently, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean driving record and ability to drive a small truck.
• Must be okay with working in a non-smoking environment.