Are you a master of organization with a passion for mouthwatering meats, delicious sides, and good times? We're looking for a dynamic and energetic Catering Manager to help take our restaurant to the next level! If you have a knack for creating unforgettable experiences and love working in a fast-paced environment filled with mouthwatering aromas, then we want to hear from you! Join our team and help us serve up our signature BBQ at parties, events, and celebrations all over town. Ready to turn up the heat?

To be successful in this role you must have a commitment to the following:

• Develop and execute creative marketing strategies to drive catering sales and attract new clients.
• Identify customer needs and expectations
• Develop a customer/client centered culture and promoting partnerships
• Coordinate all catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results
• Demonste resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests

Core Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a client database with the backup of all catering and deliveries. 
• Increase sales by marketing the Dreamland experience and by establishing relationships with local venues. 
• Work closely with GM and Kitchen Mgr. on special events that require planning and ordering
• Follow up on all calls, emails, and inquiries regarding catering services. 
• Assist GM on catering department staffing
• Provide updates to GM to keep the restaurant informed on catering needs
• Provide management backup in the absence of restaurant management staff. 
• Responsible for the upkeep, (including the periodic maintenance, fluid levels, and cleanliness) of all company-owned vehicles including gas levels and appearance
• Establish and maintain a system for follow-up on catering events that will include callbacks to assure proper client satisfaction
• Assist store management in accordance with the Operational Standards, procedures, and policies including assisting during high volume times. 
• Responsible for any and all catering house accounts and accounts receivable. 
• Responsible in ensuring all staff adheres to the Vehicle Policies as set in the Dreamland manual

Our Success Starts With You! Check out these great benefits!

• Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.)
• Employee Meal
• Weekly pay
• Paid Vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles

We foster a culture built on four core values:

• DRIVE THE EXTRA 45!: We make the extra effort to provide a memorable guest experience and provide exceptional food quality. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• HONOR THE COMMUNITY: We support our employees, our community and our guests with honor and respect.
• RESPECT THE FOUNDATION AND PASS IT ON!: We are still built on the cooking methods founded in Tuscaloosa in 1958 and stay true to them and honor the legacy by sharing our history with guests, family and team members.
• IT’S ALWAYS GAMEDAY! : We come prepared to start each day with a positive attitude and preparedness.

CORE PURPOSE:  Preserving the tradition with food, fun and family memories!

PREREQUISITES 

Education: Must have a minimum of a high school diploma. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used in the workplace.  Must be certified according to Federal, State, and local laws for a specified area. 

Prior experience preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate. Candidates must have exceptional multitasking skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to lift 50 lbs or more, stand and walk for extended periods of time, able to bend, kneel, and lift tray overhead.