Catering Director

big Burrito Restaurant Group is looking for a Catering Director to join our team. This position is eligible for a Monday-Friday hybrid and flex-time schedule, with in-office days based in our corporate office in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, the Catering Director will work onsite in various locations to meet with clients and to plan, prepare for, and work at catering events.

We foster an environment of creativity, passion, and teamwork and we offer a competitive benefits program and compensation commensurate with experience.

The Catering Director is responsible for booking, planning, and executing catering events, providing impeccable customer service, and building the catering business.

• The Catering Director works to achieve company objectives in sales, service, and quality.
• The Catering Director builds business and liaises with current and potential customers, while developing budgets for all events.
• The Catering Director sets expectations for and ensures execution of all aspects of events planned.
• The Catering Director interviews, hires, and trains employees, and manages employee performance.
• The Catering Director oversees or executes administrative departmental responsibilities and ensures safety and compliance standards.
• The Catering Director leads by example and incorporates big Burrito Restaurant Group’s Guiding Principles in all that they do.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary arts and at least 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in a relevant managerial role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Expert knowledge of service and food and beverage
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skils
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to use video conferencing platforms such as Zoom
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others in written and spoken English
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• This position requires a criminal background check
• Must be at least 21 years old

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
• Ability to sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds

Working with big Burrito offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:

• 50% Employee Discount: 50% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location
• Time Off: Paid vacation, personal/sick days, and paid holidays
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the option to enroll in Aflac insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Hybrid Schedule- up to 2 days remote with manager approval
• Flex-Time Schedule - option to set hours that work best for you around our core hours of 10 AM to 3 PM Monday-Friday with manager approval
• Paid Holidays
• Discounted Pet Insurance

big Burrito Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer.

At big Burrito we strive to be Pittsburgh’s leader in the hospitality industry. Our goal is to provide exceptional hospitality to our customers every time we see them. Come be part of a culture where you have a voice and opportunity to grow your skills. Regardless of the location, our recipe for hospitality will always be comprised of delicious food, warm service, and “perfectly imperfect” style.

Pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: Flexible work from home options available