Gainesville - Restaurant Catering Sales Coordinator

Restaurant Catering Sales Coordinator

Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen is redefining a career in hospitality. Are you ready to take the lead in driving Bolay's bold flavors into local communities while embracing teamwork, integrity, excellence, and stewardship? As a Bolay Restaurant Catering Sales Coordinator, you will spearhead catering efforts in your market, working closely with the Operating Partners to meet individual catering goals and support restaurant growth. You'll play a key role in promoting the Bolay brand, increasing local sales, and building lasting relationships through grassroots marketing and community engagement. You will contribute to creating exceptional experiences for our guests, while maintaining a culture of excellence and a passion for service. At Bolay, we're on a mission to be the best first job or the best last job you ever have! Our living Ethos inspires guests and team members to be the best versions of themselves through our extraordinary culturethe Bolay Way! We are here to win for our peoplethis includes you, our team, the restaurant, the community, our vendors, and our service men and women. We are committed to Fresh Bold Flavors Fast, Operational Excellence, and Exceptional Service to our Guests. Join our growing, winning team today!

To fuel people to be their best. To drive positive experiences with better for you food and genuine hospitality.

Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen is on a mission to build a WINNING TEAM, one great Team Member at a time. Bolay is one of the fastest growing fast-casual concepts and has ample opportunities for career growth. We are here to redefine what a career in the industry can truly mean. We are here to create a platform for success for EVERY single team member who walks through our doors. To encourage and promote greatness and offer the opportunity to reach your full potential and be the very best version of yourself. It's all here, ready for the taking. We're in the people business. We just happen to serve great food, and we can't wait to meet you.

A day in the life of a Restaurant Restaurant Catering Sales Coordinator

What You'll Do:

• Generate leads: local catering opportunities such as in-restaurant fundraisers, events, and off-premises catering
• Identify, forecast, and implement sales-building initiatives including grassroots and community engagement opportunities
• Lead all restaurant catering activities, increasing brand awareness, adhering to promotional calendars, and executing catering plans to achieve sales and business objectives
• Drive sales by securing catering orders, building relationships with potential clients, and ensuring effective follow-through on all catering inquiries
• Ensure the flawless execution of catering orders, from planning to delivery, ensuring each event is a success and meets Bolay's high standards
• Collaborate with the Operating Partner and Area Director to identify, forecast, and execute sales-building initiatives
• Promote brand campaigns and local catering initiatives in partnership with the Operations team
• Own the Catering Playbook and provide feedback on local activity and results, sharing best practices across the team
• Boost Sales: Increase local catering sales by developing and executing strategies to expand catering opportunities in the market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and event planners to continually grow catering orders
• Make it Fun: Lead by example, creating an environment that's warm, friendly, and fun. You'll make sure every shift feels like a team effort, keeping morale high and guest service even higher!
• Be the Face of Bolay: Build lasting relationships with guests and the local community, representing Bolay with pride and positivity.
• Ensure Perfect Execution: From food prep to presentation, you'll make sure our standards are met and exceeded every single day perfection is the goal, and you'll make it happen!

What You Bring to the Table:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Catering, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience in a restaurant or retail environment at the field level
• Knowledge of brand building and executing sales-driving initiatives locally
• A self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Proven ability to influence internal and external decision-makers and build lasting relationships
• Comfortable working outside of the restaurant 80% of the time for catering activities
• Highly interactive on social platforms and in social settings to promote Bolay's brand and products
• Able to work independently under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively
• Creative and skilled at communicating ideas visually, verbally, and in writing
• You've got excellent people skills you love engaging with guests and the team
• You bring a fun, positive energy with a neat appearance

Requirements:

• Stand up/be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift over 25lbs

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