Vice President of Hospitality Logistics Main Event Caterers Job at Main Event Caterers, Arlington, VA

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  • Main Event Caterers
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Vice President of Hospitality & Logistics

Main Event Caterers (MEC) & Monumental Food (MF)

Position Overview

The Vice President of Hospitality & Logistics is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all operational logistics, warehouse management, transportation, and hospitality support functions across Main Event Caterers and Monumental Food.

This role works in close partnership with Culinary Leadership, the VP of Sales, and the Director of Hospitality & Staffing to ensure seamless execution from initial client planning through event delivery. The VP ensures that food, beverage, equipment, staffing, and logistics are aligned to deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience.

In addition to operational leadership, this role provides strategic oversight of warehouse systems, purchasing, vendor partnerships, compliance, and complex event logistics, ensuring the organization operates efficiently, safely, and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Operations & Logistics Leadership

Oversee all warehouse, logistics, and event support functions for MEC and MF

Ensure seamless coordination between Culinary, Sales, Finance, and Hospitality teams

Drive execution excellence from kitchen production → packing → transport → event execution

Serve as the operational lead for high-profile or logistically complex events

Develop and enforce SOPs across all logistics, warehouse, and transportation functions

  1. Cross-Functional Event Execution (Sales & Hospitality Alignment)

Partner closely with the VP of Sales to:

Ensure event logistics align with client expectations, contracts, and proposals

Provide operational input on feasibility, scalability, and execution strategy

Ensure events are executed exactly as sold

Collaborate with the Director of Hospitality & Staffing to:

Align staffing models with event complexity and service style

Ensure front-of-house teams are equipped and prepared for execution

Maintain consistency in setup, service flow, and breakdown

Participate in:

Menu tastings, site visits, and event walk-throughs to ensure operational readiness

Pre-event planning meetings to proactively solve logistical challenges

  1. Culinary Integration & Production Support

Partner closely with Executive Chef and Culinary Leadership on:

Purchasing strategy and coordination (food, beverage, disposables, supplies)

Production flow and readiness for load-out and execution timelines

Oversee and standardize:

Expo and packing operations for accuracy, organization, and efficiency

Event packing systems (labeling, staging, checklists, quality control)

Food transportation protocols (temperature control, handling, timing)

Ensure alignment between kitchen production and logistics to eliminate delays, errors, and waste

  1. Warehouse, Inventory & Fulfillment Operations

Provide strategic oversight of all warehouse functions, including:

Inventory management (equipment, disposables, beverage, rentals)

Order fulfillment, staging, and returns processes

Space utilization and warehouse layout optimization

Lead and manage:

2 Warehouse Managers (Ice Production/Supply + Inventory/Equipment)

Warehouse staff and supervisors

Design and implement:

Efficient warehouse workflows to maximize accuracy and productivity

Systems to maintain proper inventory levels for all event needs

Real-time tracking and accountability systems

  1. Beverage Program Oversight

Direct oversight of Beverage Manager / Beverage Associate

Ensure beverage program aligns with culinary offerings and brand standards

Oversee sourcing, procurement, inventory, and cost controls

Support beverage planning for events and ensure seamless integration into logistics and staffing

  1. Monumental Food Logistics & Delivery Operations

Oversee Monumental Food Manager and delivery operations, including:

Driver scheduling, routing optimization, and dispatching

Delivery execution, accuracy, and timeliness

Packing, labeling, and presentation standards

Ensure scalable systems are in place to support MF growth

  1. Fleet, Transportation & Driver Management

Oversee company fleet operations:

Vehicle maintenance schedules and compliance

Usage tracking and cost efficiency

Driver certification, training, and safety compliance

Ensure:

Proper loading/unloading procedures

Efficient routing and scheduling

Safe and compliant transportation of food and equipment

  1. Purchasing & Vendor Management

Oversee purchasing for warehouse and logistics operations:

Ensure best pricing, quality, and availability

Align purchasing with Culinary and Finance goals

Build and maintain strong vendor relationships:

Negotiate pricing, rebates, and service agreements

Ensure reliability and performance of suppliers

  1. Facilities, Sanitation & Compliance

Maintain compliance with all:

OSHA regulations

Local health department standards

Safety and sanitation protocols

Oversee:

Dish machine operations and maintenance

Laundry systems and linen processing

Ensure safe, clean, and fully operational facilities at all times

  1. Financial & Cost Management

Manage warehouse, logistics, and delivery labor costs in alignment with budget

Track and optimize:

Cost per event and delivery

Inventory usage and waste

Fleet and operational expenses

Partner with Finance to improve margins through operational efficiencies

  1. Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop:

Warehouse Managers

Beverage Manager

Monumental Food Manager

Warehouse, logistics, and driver teams

Recruit and retain top talent

Conduct performance evaluations and ongoing coaching

Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement

Pay:

Base salary $130,000 - $150,000

Bonus structure available based on KPI's

Job Tags

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