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Events & Operations Manager, Culinary Program

Tesla Motors, Inc.
76,000 - 126,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Aug 07, 2026
What to Expect The Events & Operations Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all catering and hospitality events across our Engineering HQ. This role is responsible for managing the entire event lifecycle from client communication and planning through execution and post-event coordination, while ensuring an exceptional hospitality experience. Working closely with culinary, operations, and client stakeholders, this role will oversee catering requests and operations support, manage all event correspondence, coordinate logistics with onsite teams, and ensure seamless execution. As the catering program continues to grow, this position offers the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated events team. What You'll Do Serve as the primary client contact for all catering requests, special events, chef demonstrations, pop-ups, and hospitality activations Manage event inquiries, proposals, confirmations, and client communications Coordinate event logistics with culinary, operations, and front-of-house teams to ensure flawless execution Partner with onsite leadership to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences that exceed client expectations Support day-to-day cafe operations as needed while maintaining operational excellence What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience in catering, hospitality, event management, corporate dining, hotel, restaurant, or conference services Experience managing high-volume catering operations and coordinating multiple events simultaneously Strong client relationship management and communication skills with a hospitality-first mindset Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new technology platforms Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Event Management, Culinary Management, or equivalent experience; ServSafe Certification or local Department of Health Certification preferred Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $76,000 - $126,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.