Kitchen & Catering Manager Job Application

Enliven Wellness Festival

Thank you for your interest in joining the Core Crew at Enliven Festival 2026!

We are looking for a heart-centered leader to join our team and fill the oh-so-important role of Kitchen & Catering Manager.

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Kitchen & Catering Manager

Remote + On-Site @ Festival in Princeton, BC | Seasonal Contract Role

Enliven Wellness Festival is looking for a Kitchen & Catering Manager to lead food service for our staff and volunteers across build week, festival days, and teardown.

This role is ideal for someone who loves feeding a community, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can combine great planning + calm leadership + efficient execution. You’ll be responsible for menu planning, procurement, kitchen operations, and leading volunteers to keep meals running smoothly and safely.

About Enliven Wellness Festival

Enliven is a festival curated for those who love to dance, celebrate, jam, and let their inner feral creature come out to play! At the same time, it's for us who honor the earth and her cycles, have a soft spot for deep and meaningful conversations, and choose to listen to our bodies when they need to rest.

It’s a place where reverence and ceremony coexist with ecstatic joy and lively dance floors. We believe that our collective expression, in all its forms, is a prayer for a more beautiful world, a world that STAYS REAL and puts connection first - to self, others, earth, and spirit or life itself. Over the years we've seen that coming together in this way creates a profound impact on the life and love that we share.

Our staff and volunteers are a vital part of the festival’s soul, and this role ensures they are well nourished and have the strength to bring the festival to life! You can learn more about our festival here www.enlivenwellnessfestival.ca

Position Overview

Reports to: Operations Director

On-Site Dates: July 23 - Aug 4, 2026 + planning in advance

Compensation: Lump sum contract, negotiated based on experience

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Planning a balanced menu that supports a range of dietary needs
Procuring ingredients and managing deliveries (bulk + local where possible)
Leading daily meal prep and kitchen operation
Training and managing kitchen volunteers (food safety, workflow, cleanliness)
Scheduling and managing kitchen shifts, and ensuring coverage during peak times
Maintaining inventory, minimizing waste, and staying within budget
Keeping the kitchen safe, clean, and compliant with health standards
Coordinating with Operations + Volunteer teams for smooth integration
Leading kitchen teardown, organizing equipment, and managing surplus food responsibly

Meal Service Schedule

Pre-Festival (Build & Setup Crew): July 23 – July 29
3 meals/day for 15–30 people
Mid-Festival (Staff Only): July 30 – Aug 2
Breakfast only for ~15 people
Post-Festival (Teardown Crew): Aug 3 – Aug 4
3 meals/day for ~20 people

You’re a Great Fit If You’re…

Highly organized and good at estimating quantities and meal counts
Confident leading a team and delegating tasks clearly
Calm under pressure and adaptable when plans change
Experienced with food safety, hygiene, and kitchen flow
Budget-conscious and able to reduce waste without sacrificing quality
Creative and thoughtful about dietary needs and restrictions
A clear communicator who enjoys being part of a collaborative crew

To Apply

Please fill out the below form and attach your resume! If you have troubles with this form, you can email [email protected]

Please answer the following questions thoroughly!

Legal First Name *

Legal Last Name *

Preferred Name & Pronouns (Optional)

Phone *

Email *

Current Location of Residence *

Are you legally able to work in Canada? *

Do you have a valid driver’s license? *

Do you have access to a vehicle? *

Availability

How many hours per week are you available to work remotely leading up to the festival? (March 1 - ~July 26) *

Are you available to be on-site for the critical period of setup, mid-festival and teardown? (July 26 - Aug 4) *

Relevant Experience

Describe your experience working in the food industry, including preparing food for groups. *

Describe your experience managing or coordinating teams in food service environments. *

Have you worked at festivals or large events before? If yes, which ones and what role(s)? *

Relevant Skills

Tell us about a time where you accurately estimated food quantities and fed a group of ~30 people. *

Describe your strategy for reducing food waste and staying within budget. *

Values & Alignment

What draws you to Enliven Wellness Festival, and what excites you about contributing to a conscious community role that blends creativity with logistics and leadership? *

Please share a sample menu that you would like to prepare for an event like this. *

Resume

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Upload your foodsafe certificate. *

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