Events, Catering & Hospitality Operations Leader

Hazel’s Treats & Drinks is a growing hospitality brand serving fresh-squeezed lemonade shakeups and specialty beverages at stadiums, festivals, private events, and catering engagements across the Upstate of South Carolina.

Our focus is delivering an exceptional guest experience through high-quality products, energetic service, and well-executed operations. As the business expands into additional events and locations, we are seeking leaders who want to help build and grow the brand.

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Position Overview

The Events, Catering & Hospitality Operations Leader is responsible for supporting and executing Hazel’s operations across stadium locations, catering events, festivals, and other engagements. This role combines event coordination, hospitality leadership, and operational oversight.

This is a hands-on leadership position. The individual in this role will work alongside team members during events while also helping coordinate staffing, setup, and operational execution to ensure each location delivers a consistent and high-quality guest experience.

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Key Responsibilities

Event & Catering Execution

• Support the planning and execution of catering events, festivals, and stadium operations

• Assist with event preparation, setup, and breakdown

• Ensure brand presentation and service standards are consistently maintained across locations

Operations Oversight

• Support operations across stadium stands and event locations

• Assist with inventory preparation, supply coordination, and equipment readiness

• Maintain cleanliness, food safety standards, and organized work environments

Team Leadership

• Lead and support hospitality team members during events

• Assist with onboarding and training new team members

• Promote a positive team environment and maintain operational discipline during busy service periods

Guest Experience

• Ensure guests receive friendly, efficient, and professional service

• Maintain product quality and consistency

• Encourage product knowledge and responsible upselling

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Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced hospitality environment

• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in outdoor environments when required

Previous experience in hospitality, catering, food service, or event operations is preferred but not required. Candidates with leadership potential and a strong service mindset are encouraged to apply.

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Compensation

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Tip sharing

• Performance-based incentives

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Growth Opportunities

Hazel’s Treats & Drinks is expanding its presence across stadium events, catering engagements, and regional festivals. Team members who demonstrate leadership and operational excellence will have opportunities to grow into expanded roles as the company continues to scale.

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Location

Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Primary operations include events at Fifth Third Park and other locations throughout the Upstate region.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through LinkedIn with a resume and brief introduction outlining relevant experience and interest in the role.