Catering & Events Manager

BEAST Craft BBQ Co. is a high-volume barbecue and catering company in Illinois and Missouri, executing catering, events, and food truck operations at a professional, commercial scale.

We are a nationally ranked & acclaimed restaurant group, with more awards collectively than any group in the St. Louis area. Known for our attention to detail and careful sourcing, we provide a culture centered around equal opportunity, trust, respect, policy & procedure, and a love for what we do.

Awards

• "#11 Best BBQ in America" - Big7 Travel
• "#13 Best Ribs in America" - Big7 Travel
• "Top-33 BBQ Joints in America" -
• #14 Best Restaurant in St. Louis - St. Louis Post Dispatch
• "Best BBQ in St. Louis" - Riverfront Times
• "Chef of the Year" (David Sandusky) - FEAST Magazine

Position Summary

The Catering & Events Manager is a salaried leadership role responsible for the full management of catering, event, and food truck operations from inquiry through execution and closeout. This includes sales, planning, staffing, logistics, inventory, vehicle readiness, reporting, and on‑site leadership.

This role is expected to independently manage complex, high‑revenue events, including large off‑site events, while coordinating closely with restaurant leadership to ensure consistent execution.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Director of Operations (DO)
• Works in coordination with the General Manager and Location Managers to execute catering, events, and food truck operations

Compensation

• $60,000 annual salary
• 1% commission on all catering invoices (gross)
• 1% commission on all event sales (gross)
• 1% commission on all food truck sales (gross)
• 1% commission on all Energizer Park sales (net)
• 1% commission on all orders placed through the online catering store (gross)

Other Benefits

• Get Paid Quicker - We pay our team members weekly
• Growth Opportunities - We want you to explore higher positions
• Better quality of life - Flexible work schedule
• PTO - Earn paid time off
• Discounts - Receive discounts on food from any of our restaurants
• Allowances - Eat & drink for free on your shift
• Free Thanksgiving Turkey - For your family

Core Responsibilities

• Own catering, event, and food truck sales from inquiry through final invoice
• Manage incoming leads from phone, email, online store, and walk‑ins
• Quote accurately and ensure timely invoicing and payment
• Plan menus, staffing, timelines, and execution details for each event or food truck service

Event & Food Truck Execution

• Take responsibility for on‑site and off‑site catering, event, and food truck execution
• Oversee setup, service flow, and breakdown
• Delegate tasks clearly to catering staff, drivers, and food truck personnel
• Ensure all services are properly staffed, equipped, and prepared
• Serve as the primary on‑site point of contact for clients, venues, and staff

Delivery & Driver Scheduling

• Serve as the primary delivery person for catering orders whenever possible
• Schedule catering drivers when there are conflicts, overlapping orders, or volume exceeds capacity
• Coordinate delivery timing to ensure food quality and on‑time arrival

Catering & Food Truck Vehicles

• Oversee maintenance and readiness of all catering and food truck vehicles
• Schedule routine and unscheduled maintenance
• Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, safe, and service‑ready

Staffing, Hiring & Retention

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard catering, event, driver, and food truck staff
• Conduct training, orientation, and ongoing performance coaching
• Maintain accountability through clear expectations and documentation
• Handle corrective action and terminations in coordination with company policy
• Build and retain a reliable, professional catering and events team
• Maintain catering, event, and food truck inventory systems
• Establish and manage pars for food, disposables, equipment, and truck supplies
• Complete inventories and place orders as needed

Reporting & Accountability

• Produce regular catering, event, and food truck sales and labor reports
• Track performance against budgets and revenue targets
• Communicate proactively with the Director of Operations regarding risks or deviations
• Maintain organized documentation for all catering, event, and food truck operations

Operational Support

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