What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering and Events Manager position at Playa Bowls?
PLAYA BOWLS SOUTH & CENTRAL FLORIDA MARKETING & EVENTS MANAGER
Who We Are: Playa Bowls is New Jersey’s Original Acai Shop™, and our mission is to serve our communities the highest quality, innovative products to support healthier lifestyles and inspire a world of fun, excitement and togetherness.
At Playa Bowls, we LIVE our brand in our actions and in the relationships that we make in our communities. Our focus is to provide a bowl full of deliciousness to every guest, delivered with authenticity and passion for the Playa way.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay: We offer competitive base pay and a great bonus program!
- Employee Benefits: We offer paid time off, mileage reimbursement & more!
- Advancement Opportunity: Our Playa Bowls training program will allow you to develop your skills and grow in your career!
- Fun Environment: We are always dancing, smiling & having lots of fun!
- Playa Discounts: Free food on each shift and 30% off when not working!
What You Bring:
- Previous experience (and/or degree) in marketing and/or event coordination
- Highly organized and detail-oriented planner
- An effective communicator and team player
- Adept critical thinker and problem solver
- Ability to analyze data and develop goals and action plans
- Creativity and out of the box thinking to adapt to market and drive sales
- A go getter with the ability to pitch in where needed and do what it takes to get the job done
- Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Word, & Excel; Canva;
- Strong work ethic and an enthusiasm to grow with us!
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee all marketing, catering, events and food truck for Playa Bowls South & Central FL owned by PB Miami and PB CFL area locations.
- Must have a car and ability to drive food truck to and execute events (including set up and break down).
- Manage and track all in-bound/out-bound inquiries, events, sponsorships, caterings, etc. Generate quotes and invoices. Expect to be onsite to assist in preparation and execution.
- Manage and track all catering (ezCater and in-stop) inquiries, orders and fulfilment. Expect to be onsite to assist in preparation, execution through delivery and POS invoicing/payment processing.
- Manage and track all shop-level fundraisers and donations.
- Manage and track our shop-level Playa Bowls Athlete and Influencer program.
- Coordinate with management and shop GMs on event staffing, product management, and catering orders.
- Coordinate with our Social Media Director on influencers, events, giveaways, and other promotions. Assist in gaining followers and rewards members
- Perform daily outreach to book catering and events for all shops and truck. Maintain a master contact list.
- Hold team accountable for excellence in product quality, consistency and execution, speed of service, cleanliness and maintenance, and customer service.
- Foster Positive Energy in the work environment to accomplish business results (increased customer counts, increased sales, and increased profits).
- Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational KPI.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Travel is required for catering, events, promotional activations, or scheduled meetings, otherwise work is completed in a home office setting
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays or as the business dictates
- Must have a valid drivers license with a clean record. Will be required to drive the food truck.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to lift or otherwise move 25-50 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to retrieve items from high and low shelving, the fridge/freezer, and under counters.
MISSION
Inspire and support our communities one bowl at a time.
VALUES
Real Deal. Playa Passion. Powerhouse. Big Wave Chaser. Dawn Patrol
“Playa Bowls is an equal opportunity employer and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”