Seasonal Event & Bar Operations Manager

Festival & Event Operations

• Coordinate operational planning for festivals, public events, community celebrations, and special activations
• Manage event logistics including equipment, transportation, setup, breakdown, staffing, and scheduling
• Cover site visits and assist with event layout planning and operational assessments
• Serve as on-site event lead for assigned events and activations
• Coordinate with venues, municipalities, vendors, sponsors, and event partners
• Aid in permitting, licensing, and compliance requirements
• Oversee Pittsburgh Mobile Bars operations for assigned events
• Coordinate inventory, product ordering, equipment preparation, and transportation
• Ensure mobile bars, concessions, and beverage service operations are event-ready
• Manage beverage service staff and ensure compliance with all alcohol service requirements
• Support expansion into future mobile hospitality, concessions, and festival service programs
• Recruit, schedule, train, and supervise seasonal event staff
• Lead bartenders, servers, brand ambassadors, and event support personnel
• Ensure staff are trained on company vehicles, equipment, customer service standards, and safety procedures
• Build a positive, energetic team culture focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Help identify opportunities for new events, partnerships, and revenue streams
• Build relationships with event organizers, venues, sponsors, and community partners
• Assist with budgeting, inventory management, and event profitability tracking
• Analyze event performance and provide recommendations for operational improvements
• Support new Flyspace and Pittsburgh Mobile Bars initiatives as they are developed

Preferred Experience

• Event operations, festival management, hospitality, catering, venue operations, or experiential marketing
• Managing teams and coordinating event logistics
• Customer-facing hospitality or service experience
• Inventory management and operational planning
• Experience with beverage service, concessions, or mobile hospitality operations is a plus
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working outdoors and in dynamic event environments
• Ability to tow a small trailer or willingness to learn
• Ability to operate a pickup truck, cargo van, or similar vehicle
• Manual transmission experience preferred
• Experience with draft systems, beverage operations, or concessions is a plus