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Who We Are

ABOUT SE PRODUCTIONS

SE Productions is a Seattle-based event production company specializing in innovative food and beverage experiences. We produce a portfolio of owned and operated events including Sumo + Sushi, Taste Washington, Field to Table, and The Radiant Table, in addition to specialized client projects for world-class brands such as Pokémon and the Seattle Seahawks.

Currently Hiring For

Sumo + Sushi Tour: September-December 2026

Sumo + Sushi brings together action, cultural storytelling, and a curated dining experience. Hosted by legendary sumo champion Konishiki, guests learn about the history, rules, and culture of sumo before experiencing over 12 exhibition matches and a Q&A with the wrestlers, all while enjoying a curated sushi experience designed to complement the spectacle of the night.

We're currently hiring both touring team members who travel with the production and local team members who join us in individual cities.

Travel With The Tour

TOURING ROLES

Join the team bringing Sumo + Sushi to cities across the country. These positions travel with the production and play an important role in bringing the experience to life in every market.

Touring Position

Bar Service Manager

The Bar Service Manager role is central to ensuring a seamless and high-quality bar and beverage program for guests across multiple cities nationwide.

The Bar Service Manager oversees all aspects of bar setup, service, and beverage inclusions across three distinct bars:

  • VIP Sky Suite Bar – exclusive full-service bar for Sky Suite guests.
  • Front Row Bar – private bar for Front Row guests serving sake, beer, wine, and spirits.
  • Main Bar – serves sake, beer, wine, and spirits to the general audience.

The Bar Service Manager leads the bartending team with the support of the Bar Inventory Manager, maintains specialty cocktails, manages inventory and supplies, and ensures consistent quality and service at each bar throughout the tour.

The Bar Service Manager works under the supervision of the Head of Food & Beverage.

Touring Position

Bar Inventory Manager

The Bar Inventory Manager plays a critical role, ensuring that all bars — including the VIP Sky Suite Bar, Front Row Bar, and Main Bar — are fully prepared for service.

The Bar Inventory Manager works under the supervision of the Head of Food & Beverage, focusing on bar inventory, product preparation, and tool organization before, during, and after each show.

They support the Bar Service Manager in leading the bartending team, managing inventory and supplies, and ensuring consistent quality and service at each bar throughout the tour.

Touring Position

Operations Manager

This role is responsible for turning production plans into a fully functioning event by coordinating site logistics, managing cross-department priorities, directing labor, overseeing asset deployment, and ensuring every department has what it needs to reach operational readiness.

Throughout load-in and load-out, the Operations Manager maintains the broadest view of the venue. They monitor the overall schedule, identify bottlenecks, redeploy labor, support department managers, manage site infrastructure, and help ensure SE Productions assets are installed, used, and packed safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on leadership position. The Operations Manager is expected to understand and support the physical execution of the event, including BeMatrix builds, pipe and drape, staging, truck loading and unloading, asset staging, minor repairs, equipment troubleshooting, and other operational needs as they arise.

The ideal candidate is certified to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts, and has hands-on experience loading, unloading, and properly securing truck loads for transport.

Touring Position

Production Assistant

Full position details coming soon.

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Work With Us In Your City

LOCAL ROLES

Join the Sumo + Sushi team when we come to your city. These positions are hired locally and support our touring team throughout setup, guest service, performances, and load-out.

Local Position

Event Runner

This role is responsible for ensuring products, equipment, food, and operational supplies move efficiently between vendors, restaurant partners, warehouses, and the venue — keeping every department supplied and every event on schedule.

Throughout the event weekend, the Event Logistics Runner is trusted to complete time-sensitive pickups, safely operate company vehicles, support Bento Box logistics, maintain financial accountability for purchases, and assist with venue operations whenever scheduled runs are complete.

This position is typically hired on a city-by-city basis, although exceptional candidates may be invited to support additional markets or future SE Productions events.

All applicants must have experience driving 26' box trucks and operating liftgates.

2026 Tour Dates

Chicago Oct. 1–5 Atlanta Oct. 8–12 Miami Oct. 15–19 NYC Oct. 22–26 Phoenix Nov. 12–16 Seattle Nov. 19–23 Los Angeles Dec. 3–6 & 10–14 San Francisco Dec. 15–21
Local Position

Merch + Snack Cashier

As a Merch + Snack Cashier, you will provide friendly, professional service at the Sumo + Sushi merchandise and snack booth. This includes assisting with setup, managing guest purchases of merchandise, Japanese snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, and maintaining an organized, welcoming display.

During the show, you will bring positive energy while helping guests with sizes, product choices, and transactions. After the show, you will assist with inventory and restocking.

2026 Tour Dates

Chicago Oct. 1–4 Atlanta Oct. 8–11 Miami Oct. 15–18 NYC Oct. 22–25 Phoenix Nov. 12–15 Seattle Nov. 19–23 Los Angeles Dec. 3–6 & 10–13 San Francisco Dec. 15–20
Local Position

Server / Zone Support

As a Zone Server, you will be assigned to a specific section of the dining room and are responsible for ensuring guests in your zone receive attentive, professional service throughout the event. Responsibilities include seating guests, delivering meals, bussing and resetting tables, responding to guest needs, and maintaining your assigned zone before, during, and after each show.

Because Sumo + Sushi is an experiential dining event, our servers play an important role in creating an amazing guest experience at every show. Service is coordinated around specific cues throughout the performance, so the ideal candidate enjoys going the extra mile for guests, communicates well with their team, and can work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a welcoming and professional presence.

2026 Tour Dates

Chicago Oct. 1–4 Atlanta Oct. 8–11 Miami Oct. 15–18 NYC Oct. 22–25 Phoenix Nov. 12–15 Seattle Nov. 19–23 Los Angeles Dec. 3–6 & 10–13 San Francisco Dec. 15–20
Local Position

Kitchen Team

As a Kitchen Team Member, you will work alongside the Culinary Manager to help ensure smooth and efficient food operations throughout each event day.

Primary responsibilities include supporting Miso and Mochi service, assisting with Bento Box preparation and distribution, maintaining clean and organized FOH and BOH food service areas, and assisting with culinary prep, resets, and breakdown throughout the event.

Because Sumo + Sushi operates on a carefully timed food service schedule, the ideal candidate is organized, efficient, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and ready to jump in wherever needed. This role is perfect for someone who works well as part of a team, takes pride in maintaining a clean workspace, and can execute service tasks quickly and accurately as cues are called throughout each show.

2026 Tour Dates

Chicago Oct. 1–4 Atlanta Oct. 8–11 Miami Oct. 15–18 NYC Oct. 22–25 Phoenix Nov. 12–15 Seattle Nov. 19–23 Los Angeles Dec. 3–6 & 10–13 San Francisco Dec. 15–20
Local Position

Event Operations

In Event Operations, you will provide hands-on support during event setup and teardown. This is a flexible role that supports multiple departments as additional help is needed, including Bar, Culinary, Front of House, Merch, and Event Operations.

Typical responsibilities include setting up and breaking down tables and chairs, stacking and organizing equipment for transport, building and breaking down BeMatrix structures, assisting departments with pack-up, and setting up, folding, and repacking drape and other event materials.

This is a physically demanding, fast-paced role that requires reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, stays aware of what is happening around them, and is always looking for the next task or the best way to get the job done. We value team members who can work independently, are happy to jump in wherever support is needed, and take pride in helping the entire team work efficiently from setup through final load-out.

2026 Tour Dates

Chicago Oct. 1–5 Atlanta Oct. 8–12 Miami Oct. 15–19 NYC Oct. 22–26 Phoenix Nov. 12–16 Seattle Nov. 19–23 Los Angeles Dec. 3–6 & 10–14 San Francisco Dec. 15–21

Job Description Disclaimer

Job descriptions are intended to provide a general overview of each position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role. Duties and responsibilities may be added, removed, or modified based on business, operational, event, or staffing needs. Team members may also be asked to take on additional responsibilities that are reasonably related to their role and the needs of SE Productions.

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Our team produces events and experiences throughout the year, and new opportunities are added as our projects grow. Check back for future touring, local, production, hospitality, and event roles with SE Productions.