Catering & Events Manager

Coma Coffee Roasters; Belleville (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

BEAST Craft BBQ Co. in Belleville, IL is seeking a Catering & Events Manager to lead catering, events, and food truck operations from inquiry to closeout. This salaried role includes sales, planning, staffing, logistics, inventory, vehicle readiness, reporting, and on-site leadership.

This position requires independently managing complex, high-revenue events and collaborating with restaurant leadership to ensure consistent execution and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing catering, events, and/or food truck operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering, event, and food truck sales from inquiry through final invoice.
• Plan menus, staffing, timelines, and execution details for each event.
• Oversee on-site and off-site catering, event, and food truck execution.
• Coordinate delivery scheduling to ensure on-time arrival and food quality.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and lead catering staff and drivers.
• Manage inventory, par levels, and orders for events and trucks.
• Produce regular sales and labor reports and track performance against targets.
• Fulfill weekly required hours as a salaried manager and support restaurant ops when needed.

Skills

Sales

Planning

Event management

Staffing

Logistics

Leadership

Delivery

Job description

Catering & Events Manager

About BEAST Craft BBQ Co.

BEAST Craft BBQ Co. is a high-volume barbecue and catering company based in Illinois and Missouri, executing catering, events, and food truck operations at a professional, commercial scale. These channels are core revenue drivers for the company and are managed with the same operational standards as our restaurants.

We are a nationally ranked & acclaimed restaurant group, with more awards collectively than any group in the St. Louis area. Known for our attention to detail and careful sourcing, we provide a culture centered around equal opportunity, trust, respect, policy & procedure, and a love for what we do.

Awards

"#11 Best BBQ in America" - Big7 Travel
"#13 Best Ribs in America" - Big7 Travel
"Best BBQ in Illinois" - Food & Wine Magazine
"Top-33 BBQ Joints in America" - Thrillist.com
#14 Best Restaurant in St. Louis" - St. Louis Post Dispatch
"Best New Restaurant" - Sauce Magazine
"Best BBQ in St. Louis" - Riverfront Times
"Chef of the Year" (David Sandusky) - FEAST Magazine

Position Summary

The Catering & Events Manager is a salaried leadership role responsible for the full management of catering, event, and food truck operations from inquiry through execution and closeout. This includes sales, planning, staffing, logistics, inventory, vehicle readiness, reporting, and on-site leadership.

This role is expected to independently manage complex, high-revenue events, including large off-site events, while coordinating closely with restaurant leadership to ensure consistent execution.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to theDirector of Operations (DO)
• Works in coordination with theGeneral Manager and Location Managersto execute catering, events, and food truck operations

Compensation

• $60,000annual salary
• 2% commissionon all catering invoices (gross)
• 2% commissionon all event sales (gross)
• 2% commissionon all food truck sales (gross)
• 2% commissionon all Energizer Park sales (net)
• 2% commissionon all orders placed through the online catering store (gross)

Other Benefits

• Get Paid Quicker -We pay our team members weekly.
• Growth Opportunities -We want you to explore higher positions.
• Better quality of life -Flexible work schedule.
• PTO -Earn paid time off.


• Discounts -Receive discounts on food from any of our restaurants.


• Allowances -Eat & drink for free on your shift.


• Free Thanksgiving Turkey -For your family.

Core Responsibilities

Sales, Planning & Booking

• Own catering, event, and food truck sales from inquiry through final invoice


• Manage incoming leads from phone, email, online store, and walk-ins


• Quote accurately and ensure timely invoicing and payment


• Plan menus, staffing, timelines, and execution details for each event or food truck service

Event & Food Truck Execution

• Take responsibility for on-site and off-site catering, event, and food truck execution


• Oversee setup, service flow, and breakdown


• Delegate tasks clearly to catering staff, drivers, and food truck personnel


• Ensure all services are properly staffed, equipped, and prepared


• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, venues, and staff

Delivery & Driver Scheduling

• Serve as theprimary delivery personfor catering orders whenever possible


• Schedule catering drivers when there are conflicts, overlapping orders, or volume exceeds capacity


• Coordinate delivery timing to ensure food quality and on-time arrival

Catering & Food Truck Vehicles

• Oversee maintenance and readiness of all catering and food truck vehicles


• Schedule routine and unscheduled maintenance


• Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, safe, and service-ready

Staffing, Hiring & Retention

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard catering, event, driver, and food truck staff


• Conduct training, orientation, and ongoing performance coaching


• Maintain accountability through clear expectations and documentation


• Handle corrective action and terminations in coordination with company policy


• Build and retain a reliable, professional catering and events team

Inventory, Ordering & Pars

• Maintain catering, event, and food truck inventory systems


• Establish and manage pars for food, disposables, equipment, and truck supplies


• Complete inventories and place orders as needed

Reporting & Accountability

• Produce regular catering, event, and food truck sales and labor reports


• Track performance against budgets and revenue targets


• Communicate proactively with the Director of Operations regarding risks or deviations


• Maintain organized documentation for all catering, event, and food truck operations

Operational Support

• Fulfill required weekly hours as a salaried manager


• Assist with restaurant operations during slower catering or food truck periods as needed

Required Qualifications

Relevant management experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing catering, events, and/or food truck operations.

Team leadership

• Demonstrated experience recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, and leading teams to consistent performance standards.

Organization & leadership

• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and confident leadership in fast-moving environments.

Off-site execution

• Ability to manage high-revenue, high-complexity off-site operations with full ownership of setup, service flow, and breakdown.

Time management

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet deadlines without last-minute scrambling.

Sales capability

• Strong sales skills with a proven ability to build trust, lead client conversations, and close catering/event agreements.

Communication

• Clear, professional communication with clients, staff, and leadership; able to set expectations and follow through.

Professional presence

• Maintains a polished, hygienic, guest-facing appearance and represents the BEAST brand confidently in meetings, tastings, and on-site events.

Schedule flexibility

• Willingness to work an open schedule, including nights, weekends, and event days as required.

Driving requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive catering vehicles as needed.

Work Environment & Standards

• This is a hands‑on leadership role with clear accountability & training


• The Catering & Events Manager is responsible for both execution and team performance


• All employees must adhere to BEAST Craft BBQ Co. standards, policies, and performance expectations

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Employee discount


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Belleville, IL 62220