We’re Hiring! Catering Event Planner
Jennifer Naylor Catering + Special Events
Location: Los Angeles, CA (on-site with travel to events)
Position Type: Full Time Employment
Salary Range: BOE
About Jennifer Naylor Catering & Special Events
Jennifer Naylor Catering & Special Events, a premier chef-owned catering and event production company in Los Angeles, seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Event Coordinator to join our team! Malibu based, currently expanding services throughout Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange County, and more for the past two decades.
Position Overview
As an Event Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in bringing unforgettable events to life – from intimate gatherings to large scale corporate events and luxury weddings. You will work directly with our selection of clients, vendors, and internal team members and chefs to ensure every detail runs smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in both a creative and logistical environment, is detail oriented, and passionate about producing unique events.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Create menus, event proposals, timelines, and budgets that meet company objectives and are tailored to each client’s needs
Conduct site visits, client meetings, and organized event planning
Negotiate vendor contracts to stay within parameters
Be the onsite manager for pre/onsite/post event coordination and production
Prospecting new clients and helping with marketing needs
Assist with any event or office administrative work as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned
The Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in Event Planning, Hospitality, Marketing, or other relevant fields
At least 2-3 years of experience in coordinating events in catering or a similar role
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a professional demeanor
A collaborative, team-oriented attitude
Why Join Us:
At Jennifer Naylor, no two days are the same. One day you might be setting up an intimate Malibu wedding on the sand, the next you’re transforming an empty polo field into a buzzing events space. We are a small but amazing team that loves food, thrives under pressure, and feeds off each other’s creativity! You’ll get hands on experience in all aspects of events – planning, food and beverage, service, logistics, design, and execution – while working alongside the best in the industry. If you’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, you’ll be the right fit.