Viva Chicken Brand Ambassador

Viva Chicken; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Daily Pay / Earned Wage Access

Work Anniversary Bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance options

Telemedicine access

Growth opportunities

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Viva Chicken, Inc. seeks a Brand Ambassador to represent the brand in Gastonia, NC, building relationships with businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, and community groups.

You will promote our culture of hospitality and Peruvian-inspired cuisine while driving catering growth and brand awareness. The role focuses on creating partnerships, executing grassroots marketing, and delivering memorable experiences that enhance customer loyalty and local visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering sales, community relations, or hospitality preferred.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and organized; able to work independently.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and representing the brand publicly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Generate catering leads through networking, outreach, and community engagement.
• Visit local businesses, schools, medical offices, and community organizations to build relationships and identify opportunities.
• Coordinate sample drop-offs, tastings, and follow-up meetings.
• Partner with restaurant teams to ensure exceptional catering execution and customer satisfaction.
• Represent VIVA Chicken at community events and develop partnerships with schools and nonprofits.

Job description

Position Summary

At VIVA Chicken, we believe great food brings people together. The Brand Ambassador serves as the face of the brand within the communities we serve, strengthening local connections through relationship-building, catering sales growth, and community engagement.

VIVA Chicken Brand Ambassador

Position Title: Brand Ambassador

Reports To: General Manager

Position Summary

At VIVA Chicken, we believe great food brings people together. The Brand Ambassador serves as the face of the brand within the communities we serve, strengthening local connections through relationship-building, catering sales growth, and community engagement. This role connects VIVA Chicken with businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and community groups while promoting our culture of hospitality, service, and authentic Peruvian-inspired cuisine. By creating meaningful partnerships and memorable experiences, the Brand Ambassador helps drive brand awareness, customer loyalty, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Catering Sales & Business Development

• Generate catering leads through networking, outreach, and community engagement.
• Visit local businesses, schools, medical offices, and community organizations to build relationships and identify opportunities.
• Coordinate sample drop-offs, tastings, and follow-up meetings.
• Partner with restaurant teams to ensure exceptional catering execution and customer satisfaction.

Community Engagement & Brand Growth

• Represent VIVA Chicken at community events, networking functions, chamber meetings, and local gatherings.
• Develop partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and other community organizations.
• Execute grassroots marketing efforts that increase visibility and strengthen community connections.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering sales, community relations, restaurant marketing, or hospitality preferred.
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and representing the brand publicly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Success Measures

• Catering sales growth.
• New catering accounts and leads generated.
• Business visits and sample drop-offs completed.
• Increased community engagement through local partnerships, events, and initiatives that strengthen brand awareness and customer loyalty.

What You'll Get

• Competitive hourly pay: $17 - $19 per hour
• Free meal every shift—we take care of our people.
• Daily Pay / Earned Wage Access—get paid when you need it.
• Work Anniversary Bonus—celebrate another year of success with an additional bonus.
• 401(k) with company match—dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of total earnings. Eligibility begins after 3 months of employment and at age 21 or older.
• Medical insurance options.
• 24/7 telemedicine access through Recuro.
• Growth and advancement opportunities—we promote from within and invest in our team members.

Why VIVA Chicken?

We're more than a restaurant, we're a team that believes in Good Food, Good Mood, mutual respect, and creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Many of our leaders started right where you are now and have grown their careers with us.

Learn more about who we are and what we stand for at vivachicken.com or on VIVA Chicken's LinkedIn Careers page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VIVA Chicken is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Discrimination has no place here—only teamwork, growth, and belonging.