Catering Operations Specialist

It began with a vision to bring the time-honored flavors and healthy ingredients of South Korea to Columbus, Ohio. From that dream, BIBIBOP was born. Inspired by the traditional Korean dish bibimbap, we sought to make balanced and healthy Asian cuisine accessible and enjoyable to everyone. From the day we opened the doors of our first location in 2013, BIBIBOP is true to what we envisioned: A quick, complete and nutritious meal - with flavors unlike any other concept.

Our goals of strengthening our neighbor and enriching the lives of our team members are what drive us to continuously grow and promote a happy, healthy lifestyle for all.

Bibibop is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and throughout employment, as required by applicable law. If you require assistance or accommodation, please inform us so we can ensure your needs are met. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

BIBIBOP

Catering Operations Specialist

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Do you enjoy building relationships in your community? Come start your catering career with BIBIBOP as we grow our catering business.

Position Objective

BIBIBOP is seeking a Catering Coordinator to support our Catering Manager with flawless event execution.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with current guests and partners

• Manage catering events start to finish — delivery, setup, service, and breakdown

• Maintain organized, up-to-date logs of current and upcoming catering orders

• Support store teams with all aspects of catering execution

Schedule

• Full-time Monday – Friday position with flexibility required for early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends based on event bookings

• Core weekday hours to support sales outreach, account management, order logistics and home store location

• Schedule will fluctuate with catering volume and seasonal demand

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Relevant experience in restaurant, catering, or hospitality sales

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Comfortable with outbound sales and outreach (cold calls, emails, in-person visits)

• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with use of both company and personal vehicle, mileage reimbursement with use of personal vehicle

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs and stand for extended periods of time

Equipment

• Monthly cell phone allowance and company laptop provided to complete all work task s

What success looks like in this role

• Strong organizational skills–Attention to detail with the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Orders are extensive, includes correct product labeling, highlighting food allergies across multiple different food combinations
• Communication– Clear and concise communication with all levels of team members, guests and catering clients with a focus on building strong community relationships
• Dedication & Development – Ability to elevate overall client catering experience while carving out your own potential career path

How We Build Our Team:

We seek exceptional team members who are passionate about our “why” and exhibit the following values:

• Owner Mentality: Focus on results and impact, not activities. Take accountabilities, especially when things get tough. Always ask “what’s mine to own”. Never point fingers
• Humility: Seek to understand and embrace what is true about the environment and self. Other-centered; genuinely see other people as important as self
• Growth-mindset: Resilient when things get tough. Believe that he/she can grow with new knowledge, practice, reflection and learning experiences. Actively seek out various opportunities to learn. Ready and willing to unlearn and relearn when reality challenges existing paradigms
• Entrepreneurial: Ingenuous and creative when resources are limited. Excited by the prospect of doing more with less. Able to move forward with incomplete information. Does not need to wait “till everything is ready.” Take calculated risks
• People Leader: Actively invest in the growth and success of his/her team through serving, encouraging, and coaching
• Excellence: Strive to execute with excellence in all endeavors

Are YOU ready to be part of something special?