Gainesville - Catering Coordinator

Salary: Commission Based – Sales Driven (plus hourly)

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.

• 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 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; keep 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, meet and exceed standards every day—perfection is the goal

• 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
• Excellent people skills—love engaging with guests and the team
• Bring a fun, positive energy with a neat appearance

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