Event Coordinator in San Jose, California at The BBQ Pit

Catering Manager

Responsible for executing catering at all restaurants in our family of BBQ restaurants. The Event Coordinator is expected to lead and organize catering events that will make a significant impact on growing our business.

Our Event Coordinator will promote, book and organize the catering offerings of our restaurants. This position requires an enthusiastic individual with the organizational skills to manage several catering orders and the marketing skills to significantly grow our business.

Key Responsibilities:

Catering Sales:

• Define and package our catering offerings
• Market our catering packages to bring in a significant new revenue stream
• Develop and maintain a catering and event planning service to customers
• Actively seek out new customers and vendors
• Network with industry professionals and build working relationships with event facilities

Catering Management:

• Serve as primary point of contact for all catering orders from initial inquiry through the day of the event for final questions
• Coordinate staffing for catering events
• Ensure successful operations of catering functions including labor cost, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, and operation of events

Salary & Benefits:

• $72,000 - $77,000 base salary
• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• Phone Allowance
• Travel Reimbursement
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Paid PTO 15 days per year
• Paid Holidays
• Dining Discounts

Position Requirements:

• Two years of experience working in the hospitality industry required
• BS in Hospitality preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• Good DMV record
• Catering or event management experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills