Bon Appétit Management Company · 15 hours ago
Regional Event Program Manager
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $145K/yrBon Appetit Management Company is committed to great food and outstanding service, and they are seeking a strategic and collaborative Regional Event Program Manager. This role will drive the successful implementation of their Global Events Operating Model across the designated region, ensuring operational excellence and supplier performance across multiple sites.
CookingFood and BeverageOrganic FoodRestaurants
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation, adoption, and ongoing adherence to the Global Events Operating Model across all sites in your region
Champion GEOM standards and brand expectations with professionalism and energy
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex, high-impact, or non-standard event needs
Support the refinement of regional-specific processes within the global framework
Oversee and manage multiple supplier and catering partners across regional locations
Ensure compliance with contracts, global guidelines, service standards, and cost controls
Provide coaching and guidance to supplier teams to drive consistency and continuous improvement
Manage regional vendor relationships to ensure quality, scalability, and cost effectiveness
Own regional data integrity within Event Management Systems (EMS), ensuring accurate entry of budgets, attendance metrics, evaluations, and reporting data
Conduct regular audits, identify gaps, and enforce corrective actions as needed
Analyze EMS reports and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Translate data insights into actionable recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and business impact
Train supplier and site teams on EMS best practices and support system enhancements in partnership with global teams
Collaborate with regional hospitality managers, site teams, and global partners to align event execution and priorities with business objectives
Facilitate regular regional meetings to ensure alignment, surface challenges, and share best practices
Provide strategic consultation to site teams on complex event planning and execution
Lead regional training initiatives to ensure consistent understanding of GEOM, EMS, and service expectations
Mentor and develop site-based Events Points of Contact (POCs), fostering growth in operational excellence and strategic thinking
Conduct site visits and assessments to ensure compliance with global standards while respecting local needs
Stay current on industry trends and regional market conditions to inform strategy and innovation
Contribute regional insights and solutions during global team meetings
Qualification
Required
Strategic and collaborative mindset
Experience in event management
Ability to drive implementation and adherence to operational models
Strong leadership skills
Ability to manage supplier and vendor relationships
Experience with data integrity and analysis
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Ability to conduct training and mentoring
Knowledge of industry trends and market conditions
Ability to conduct site visits and assessments
Experience in providing strategic consultation on event planning and execution
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Company
Bon Appétit Management Company
Bon Appétit Management Company is an on-site restaurant company that offers full food-service management to clients.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fedele Bauccio
CEO
Maisie Ganzler
Strategic Advisor
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