Event Lead at Jack Stack Barbecue

Overland Park, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event management, Leadership, Catering operations, Logistics, Hospitality, Team management, Problem solving, Communication, Client relations, Time management, Adaptability, Accountability, Operational execution

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

Event Lead (Off-Site Full-Service Events) Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue | Storia Fine Catering Not Your Typical Event Role. This Is Where Execution Meets Leadership At Jack Stack Barbecue, our purpose is simple: Hope Through Hospitality. Our mission: Create Remarkable Experiences for our guests and for each other. Through Storia Fine Catering, we deliver elevated, full-service events across the city, where precision, leadership, and hospitality must come together seamlessly in environments we don’t control. That’s where the Event Lead comes in. This is not a standard event role. You are not just running service, you are owning the entire event execution. You are the person who ensures everything shows up, sets up, runs flawlessly, and leaves the client saying, “That was exceptional.” What Makes This Role Different * You operate as the on-site leader for complex, off-site full-service events * You bridge the gap between culinary, service, logistics, and client experience * You lead teams in environments that are constantly changing * You don’t rely on structure, you create it in real time What You’ll Do * Lead execution of off-site full-service catering events from load-out through breakdown * Safely operate company vehicles and ensure all equipment, food, and supplies arrive complete and event-ready * Pull and organize all necessary items; equipment, linen, food, and service materials * Direct and lead on-site service teams to ensure seamless, high-level execution * Own timelines, ensuring all load-out, arrival, and service expectations are met * Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, vendors, and clients * Complete and communicate all event prep sheets, notes, and post-event follow-ups * Troubleshoot in real time, solving problems quickly and confidently * Ensure overall guest satisfaction and event success What You Bring * Experience in catering, hospitality, or event execution (full-service experience strongly preferred) * Leadership presence, you can step into any environment and take control professionally * Strong organizational and logistical thinking, you see the full picture * Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments * Excellent communication skills with both clients and internal teams * High level of accountability, you own the outcome, not just your role * Adaptability, you stay calm and effective even when things change What Success Looks Like * Events run smoothly, on time, and at a high standard * Teams are clear, directed, and supported * Clients feel confident and taken care of * Problems are solved before they become visible * Every event reflects Storia-level execution and Jack Stack hospitality Physical Requirements * Stand/walk for the duration of shifts * Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs * Active, hands-on participation in setup, service, and breakdown Why Join Us * Unique leadership role with real ownership of event execution * Work high-end, dynamic events through Storia Fine Catering * Opportunity to grow into higher-level event or operations leadership roles * Be part of a team that lives Hope Through Hospitality * Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) This is not just event work—this is event ownership.

Responsibilities

The Event Lead is responsible for the end-to-end execution of off-site catering events, including logistics, setup, and team leadership. They ensure high-level service standards are met while managing client relationships and troubleshooting issues in real time.