Events & Mobile Operations Manager — The Skinny Pancake
Full-time • Travel-heavy • Outdoors-friendly • Adventure required
This is not your typical management job. The Events & Mobile Operations Manager is the heartbeat of our most dynamic, high-energy operations. You’ll jump between in-restaurant leadership, mobile event execution, and large-scale community events—all while championing our mission to build a safer, healthier, more delicious food shed.
This role comes with a wildly variable schedule: early mornings, late nights, weekends, long stretches on the road, and plenty of time spent outdoors. Travel to neighboring states, overnights, and even occasional camping are part of the gig—especially during peak event season. If you love variety, this is the ultimate hospitality hybrid.
What You’ll Do:
Mobile Operations Management
- Build festival and mobile schedules that align with company goals
- Own logistics: permitting, staffing, menus, travel, setup, breakdown
- Lead major mobile events and support smaller ones
- Partner with marketing to bring our brand to life through storytelling, merch, and mission-driven engagement
- Manage financials: P&L, A/R, billing, cash handling, reporting
- Maintain inventory, storage, and equipment for mobile and in-restaurant events
Event & Community Engagement
- Respond to inquiries for in-restaurant events, rentals, and live music
- Evaluate feasibility, build quotes, and coordinate with GMs and RMs
- Approve and execute events that boost revenue, community impact, and brand visibility
- Large-scale community events
Operations Leadership
- Jump into daily operations as MOD at locations like Lake Street, UVM, or BTV
- Provide coverage to support teams and ensure smooth operations
- Lead by example—coaching, training, and elevating the guest experience
- Maintain consistency in food, beverage, service, and brand standards
- Ensure compliance with health codes, liquor laws, and safety regulations
- Keep equipment and facilities event-ready
Who You Are
- Energized by variety, unpredictability, and hands-on work
- A natural leader who inspires teams and builds community
- Comfortable working indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between
- Skilled in logistics, communication, and creative problem-solving
- Passionate about hospitality, local food, and mission-driven business
- Ready for travel, long days, and the occasional nights under the stars
Why Join Us?
At The Skinny Pancake, you’ll be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and community. You’ll help shape unforgettable experiences across Vermont while supporting a company committed to positive impact.
Our Benefits Include:
- Competitive base salary range of $62,000 - $70,000
- 80 hours of accrued Paid Time Off are available after 6 months of employment
- Comprehensive paid training
- Health insurance (BCBS) with two plan options and a *50% company contribution (*varies by plan)
- Options for dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) access
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) cost share program
- Free shift meals and team member dining discount
- 401K plan with company match after first year of employment
- Career development opportunities – we are growing, and so can you!
- And much more…
If you’re looking for a role that blends hospitality, adventure, leadership, and purpose—this is it.
Skinny Pancake is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military, and veteran status.
*All benefits are subject to the guidelines contained in the employee handbook.
**Some travel may be required during the first 6-8 weeks of employment for optimal training
Work schedule
- Weekend availability
- Other
- 8 hour shift
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Other