About Us:Named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America", Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Our seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top "Most Romantic Restaurants in LA" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC.Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!Job Summary:This hands-on role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in event execution, exceptional guest service, banquet service, training, employee management, scheduling, SOP creation, and proficiency various software platforms.This person is also responsible for mentoring and coaching the team to consistently deliver a 5-Star experience. He/She is responsible for being an innovator in our industry, meeting financial goals, and for continuously refining guest experience and company culture.From luxury weddings and corporate events to private dining experiences and large-scale celebrations, our events team delivers elevated service with attention to detail, professionalism, and hospitality at the forefront.If you are a hands-on leader who can inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and execute flawless events, we would love to meet you.What You'll DoLead and oversee all banquet and event operations from setup to breakdownManage, coach, and develop banquet captains, servers, bartenders, and support staffEnsure exceptional guest experiences and seamless event executionPartner closely with culinary, sales, and operations teams to execute weddings, corporate functions, and special eventsMaintain service standards, presentation, cleanliness, and operational efficiencyManage staffing levels, scheduling, labor costs, and payroll accuracyConduct pre-shift meetings and provide clear direction to event teamsResolve guest concerns professionally and efficientlyEnsure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service standardsSupport continuous improvement in service standards and team cultureWhat We're Looking For3+ years of banquet or event management experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, catering, or event venue - A MUSTStrong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountableExceptional communication and organizational skillsAbility to multi-task and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environmentExperience managing large-scale events and high guest countsFlexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidaysKnowledge of banquet service standards, food & beverage operations, and labor managementPOS and scheduling software experience preferredWhy Join UsCompetitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and visionPaid time off and floating holiday pay on 4 major holidaysGrowth and advancement opportunities within a dynamic hospitality groupCollaborative and team-oriented cultureHigh-profile events and exciting clienteleEmployee dining perks, discounts, and life style wellness perksOpportunity to be part of a growing and innovative hospitality teamCompensation$80,000 – $90,000 annually, based on experience Disclaimer:The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check