Catering & Events Manager

Park Plaza Liquor & Deli | Prescott, Arizona

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site with Flexible Scheduling

Park Plaza Liquor & Deli is seeking an outgoing, organized, and motivated Catering & Events Manager to lead and grow our catering and events department.

We have an established catering program, a strong reputation in the Prescott community, and exciting opportunities ahead. We're looking for someone who is passionate about building relationships, developing new business, and helping establish PPLD as a leading choice for catering and events throughout the area.

This is more than an event coordination position. We need someone who can take ownership of the department's daily operations while actively identifying opportunities to expand our services and strengthen our brand.

The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, natural relationship-builder, and highly organized professional who enjoys working independently and turning ideas into results.

Catering & Event Management

• Manage catering inquiries, proposals, contracts, bookings, and client communication.
• Coordinate on-site and off-site catering, private events, food truck bookings, and mobile bartending services.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house management on menus, staffing needs, and event logistics.
• Oversee event planning, execution, and client follow-up.
• Maintain accurate event records, schedules, invoices, and sales tracking.

Business Development & Brand Growth

• Actively develop new catering opportunities through networking, outreach, and community involvement.
• Build lasting relationships with local businesses, venues, organizations, and potential clients.
• Represent PPLD professionally at community events, networking opportunities, and industry functions.
• Identify opportunities to expand catering services, increase revenue, and strengthen brand awareness.
• Assist with marketing initiatives, promotions, and the continued development of our catering program.

Department Leadership & Organization

• Take ownership of daily catering operations and ensure responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, staff, and management.
• Develop and improve departmental procedures, organizational systems, and workflows.
• Anticipate challenges, solve problems independently, and ensure events run smoothly.

Personality, initiative, and communication are especially important for this position.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Outgoing and personable: Enjoys meeting people, networking, and developing professional relationships.
• An exceptional communicator: Keeps clients, coworkers, and management informed with clear, timely communication.
• Highly organized: Comfortable managing multiple events, deadlines, and moving parts.
• Self-motivated and accountable: Takes initiative, follows through, and works independently without constant supervision.
• Growth-minded: Excited about building a brand, generating new business, and contributing ideas.
• Professional and adaptable: Represents our company well and can adjust to changing event needs.
• Collaborative: Works effectively with multiple departments to achieve shared goals.

• Experience in catering, event management, hospitality, sales, business development, or a related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing client relationships, proposals, contracts, or event bookings preferred.
• Comfortable with email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and business software.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and make independent decisions.
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends based on event schedules.

This position offers a flexible, self-managed schedule based on departmental responsibilities and event needs.

Preferred office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with flexibility to adjust hours for catering events, client meetings, and business development activities.

Off-site work is permitted for event coordination, networking, community outreach, and other activities directly related to growing the catering business. Administrative responsibilities, including emails, bookings, and planning, are performed on-site. This is not a remote position.

We value independence and flexibility while expecting strong communication, accountability, and consistent follow-through.

• $25.00 per hour
• Flexible scheduling based on departmental and event needs
• Opportunity to take ownership of an established catering program
• Professional growth opportunities as the department expands
• Support from an experienced restaurant and management team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the growth of a locally owned business

Park Plaza Liquor & Deli is a locally owned and operated Prescott business offering restaurant dining, retail wine and spirits, catering, and private events.

We're proud of our community relationships and the reputation we've built over the years. As we continue expanding our catering and events program, we're looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for hospitality, exceptional service, and business growth.

If you love connecting with people, thrive on organization, and are excited about building something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through LinkedIn with your resume.