Lead Catering Specialist

Bella Bona; Potsdam; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food-tech business in Potsdam is seeking a Lead Catering Specialist to oversee onsite catering execution and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a culinary background and extensive kitchen experience. You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality food experiences at events while supporting the growth of catering operations. This leadership position offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration in a dynamic work environment.

Leistungen

Leadership role in a fast-growing team

Opportunities to shape catering concepts

Dynamic work environment

Qualifikationen

• Background as a professional chef or extensive kitchen experience.
• Hands-on attitude and strong leadership mindset.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Aufgaben

• Lead the onsite team during catering events.
• Create custom catering proposals and handle client communication.
• Oversee transport, timing, and resource planning for setups.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Client communication

Food quality management

Recipe development

Event coordination

Ausbildung

Studies in gastronomy or culinary arts

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Bella & Bona is a venture-capital-backed food-tech business offering a workplace food program that employees love and look forward to every day. Our scalable dark kitchen operations and investments in data and technology automation allow us to consistently deliver high-quality food, optimize health and nutritional values, while lowering cost, and considerably reducing food waste and CO₂ emissions. We’re looking for talented people who want to advance their careers and help us scale our business across Germany!

Your mission

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Catering Specialist based in Berlin with a culinary background and a passion for events and client service. This is an exciting opportunity for a former chef or kitchen professional ready to move into a broader, leadership-focused role supporting our growing catering operations. You will oversee onsite catering execution, collaborate with our kitchen and product teams, and build strong relationships with clients through custom offers and communication. You’ll play a key role in shaping memorable food experiences across our events and partnerships.

1. Catering & Event Execution
   • Lead the onsite team during catering events, ensuring smooth setup, service, and breakdown
   • Act as the point of contact for clients and event organizers during live operations
   • Ensure food quality, timing, and presentation are consistent and aligned with brand standards
2. Kitchen & Recipe Collaboration
   • Support kitchen staff in event preparation as needed
   • Co-develop recipes with our Product Owner using Bella & Bona ingredients and products
3. Client Communication
   • Create custom catering proposals and handle communication from inquiry to feedback
   • Build trusted relationships with clients and maintain high satisfaction
4. Logistics & Coordination
   • Oversee transport, timing, and resource planning for catering setups
   • Ensure all equipment, ingredients, and team members are prepared and aligned for each event

Your profile

Requirements

• Background as a professional chef or extensive kitchen experience
• Studies in gastronomy or culinary arts highly recommended
• Hands-on attitude and strong leadership mindset
• Strong understanding of food, ingredients, and modern dietary trends
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel locally for events

Pluses

• German language skills
• Experience with event catering, client-facing roles, or team leadership

Why us?

What We Offer

• Leadership role in a fast-growing, food-driven team
• Opportunities to shape our catering concept and recipe development
• Cross-functional collaboration with product, kitchen, and client success teams
• Dynamic work environment and high impact from day one
• Supportive, international team culture

Bella & Bona's Team Culture