Event General Manager – Open Air Food Market Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Event General Manager – Open Air Food Market Confidential Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time $75,000 – $95,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Hospitality Marketing experience (1-2 years) Largest event managed (More than 1000 attendees) Management Logistics Mid-level Managing catering events Supervising experience Team management Largest catering event managed (More than 500 guests) Mentoring Venue food service Events management 4 years Leadership Marketing Negotiation Full Job Description The ideal candidate possesses existing relationships in the Atlanta food scene that would allow them to hit the ground running and curate 50 vendors. A strong knowledge of the company’s brand and history are important—for a quick start but also for shaping the Atlanta market in a way that reflects our vision while incorporating what’s special about the new location. What You’ll Do Market Launch & Strategy Lead the planning and execution of the Atlanta launch. Work closely with HQ to localize the market while maintaining brand integrity. Identify and secure a reliable production team, security, cleaning, and operational vendors. Vendor Curation & Management Curate a diverse, exciting mix of food and retail vendors that reflect Atlanta’s culture and talent. Conduct tastings, interviews, and onboarding of vendors. Serve as the go-to contact for vendors, ensuring compliance with guidelines and operational excellence. On-Site Operations Be physically present every market day. Troubleshoot issues on-site — including power, vendor needs, logistics, and guest experience via your production team. Community & Partnerships Build strong relationships with local stakeholders, from neighborhood groups and press to small businesses and city agencies. Represent the brand at local events and in media opportunities. Stay plugged into the Atlanta food scene and cultural ecosystem. Team Leadership & Management Hire, train, and manage part-time production staff. Lead with empathy, clear communication, and high standards. Cultivate a culture of ownership, creativity, and hustle. Administrative & Reporting Manage budgets, vendor payments, permits, and insurance in collaboration with HQ. Track and report vendor sales, market performance, and operational metrics. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Who You Are A self-starter and problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership. Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Comfortable working independently, often outside of traditional hours. Passionate about food, local culture, and community building. Excellent communicator with strong people skills — from vendors to politicians. Experience in event production, hospitality, markets, or startups is a huge plus. You already know and love Atlanta and have a network in the food/hospitality scene.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Shift:

12 hour shift Application Question(s): Name 3 Food Events that you have been apart of in the past 3 years. In what capacity were you involved?

Experience:

Events management: 4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person