Catering Director

GRO Restaurant Group, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional catering company in Rogers, Arkansas is seeking a Catering Director to oversee marketing, logistics, and staffing for various events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event planning and community engagement. Responsibilities include promoting services, negotiating contracts, and maintaining food safety standards. This full-time role requires a hands-on approach and experience managing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing catering services for large events.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality control.
• Proven track record in marketing and sales.

Responsibilities

• Promote catering services in the region.
• Develop marketing plans to meet sales goals.
• Negotiate contracts and manage costs.
• Recruit, hire, and train catering staff.
• Plan logistics for events of varying sizes.

Skills

Marketing

Negotiation

Staff training

Event planning

Cost control

Community involvement

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Overview

The Catering Director responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Promote GRO Catering in the entire Northwest Arkansas region, as well as Eastern Oklahoma and Southern Missouri.
• Develop marketing plans to achieve sales goals.
• Negotiate contracts for events based on company guidelines.
• Product purchasing for all events.
• Cost control of food and labor.
• Equipment rental or purchasing as well as maintaining.
• Recruiting, hiring and training of staff.
• Plan logistics for events ranging from 25 guests to 2000 guests.
• Maintaining the vast current list of clients and acquiring new clients.
• Active in the communities, such as local Chambers of Commerce and nonprofit organizations.
• Quality control and food safety guidelines are exceeded.
• Active at events from the food ordering through service; be willing to be hands on at any event.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs and event planning experience.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants