Catering Manager

Bite Into Maine is launching an expanded onsite catering program, and we’re looking for a Catering Manager to help create, lead, and grow it. This is a new position in a growing company with significant influence over how our catering business operates, grows, and succeeds.

The Catering Manager leads all catering sales and execution for Bite Into Maine, overseeing the full catering workflow from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up. This role manages a catering team, coordinates all levels of catering (drop-off, staffed events, and food truck events), and ensures exceptional client experience, revenue growth, while supporting a positive environment for all team members. This position will be a part of our management team that also works in other locations when not coordinating catering specific events.

• Work with the Catering Coordinator to manage and respond to all catering inquiries.
• Coordinate staffing, food truck logistics, and kitchen production for all catering.
• Act as on-site lead for catering and food truck events.
• Manage and schedule the catering team to ensure proper event coverage.
• Central point of communication between clients, venues, onsite team, and BIM management to ensure smooth event execution.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure events exceed expectations.
• Oversee and manage costs associated to promote profitability of catering.
• Consult with clients to determine event needs and suggest items to upsell.
• Proactively Drive catering sales across all event types and price points.
• Perform all post event followups.

• Genuine love of hospitality.
• Solution-Oriented Mindset.
• 2+ years experience in catering, events, hospitality sales, or operations.
• Ability to work in and direct all stations in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to help design, implement, and scale effective systems and processes.
• Proven ability to manage teams and multiple events simultaneously.
• Food truck specific experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using POS, scheduling, and Google Workspace tools.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

• Strong leadership presence with a collaborative, positive, hands‑on approach who enjoys fostering a positive team culture.
• Someone who can balance creative problem solving in fast paced situations while continually providing unbeatable hospitality.
• Competitive base wage starting at $60,000 plus commission.
• Performance incentives tied to catering sales and/or profitability.
• Benefits package including paid time off, health care, and matching 401K.
• Opportunity for long‑term growth as the catering program expands.

We are extremely proud of the reputation we have built over the past 15 years for incredible food that is accessible. We value a positive and fun work environment while providing genuine hospitality. We love to have fun, make delicious food, and exceed expectations.

This role offers the chance to shape the future of BIM's catering business. You’ll have a seat at the table, real ownership over results, and the opportunity to build something meaningful.