Director of Catering

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starter to be the leader of catering for Freebirds World Burrito. This role is a strategic leader responsible for driving catering sales, improving guest experience, and building community relationships. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with a passion for the job and able to employ unique marketing techniques.

One Metric:

• Build catering sales; meet catering projections

Key Accountabilities:

• Set catering strategy
• Manage catering team
• Drive catering sales
• Manage catering guest experience
• Manage community relations programs

More About the Position:

• Develop and lead execution of sales building strategy
• Manage and develop guest focused and growing catering sales team
• Select and maintain strong key vendor relationships (EZ Cater, Door Dash Drive, etc)
• Working closely with Operations, maintain network of catering focused restaurants, developing training and quality assurance tools
• Manage and regularly report on catering results
• Directly handle ad hoc VIP experiences
• Establish and regularly report on guest satisfaction metrics
• Drive marketing strategy (and budget)
• Recommend and maintain catering price and product strategy
• Establish and maintain key community partnerships
• Act as a spokesperson for the company
• Establish charitable relationship supported by all restaurants
• Lead digital strategy (e-commerce and loyalty engagement) for catering including photography, menu design, guest journey
• Regularly monitor and report on competitive landscape and ensure Freebirds always has a Best-in-Class positioning in competitive landscape

Our Mission, Vision, and Values:

• Mission:  To deliver Craveable food and It’s Your World service to every guest as One Tribe.
• Vision:  To be the largest, most loved burrito brand in Texas.
• Values:  Teamwork, Relentlessness, Integrity, Best in Class, Empowerment “TRIBE.”

Experience

• You must align to our Values
• You must Get the Job (and roll up your sleeves and get up to speed in the areas you need to quickly)
• You must have the Capacity to Do the Job (mental, emotional, and time commitment necessary to excel)   

Why work for Freebirds?

• Low-cost health options
• PTO plans and major holidays off
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Top 1% Industry sales growth, 3rd year in a row
• Awarded #1 for most craveable food by National Restaurant News for the second year in a row
• Cell phone, Event, Ticket, Gym discounts, and much more!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starter to be the leader of catering for Freebirds World Burrito. This role is a strategic leader responsible for driving catering sales, improving guest experience, and building community relationships. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with a passion for the job and able to employ unique marketing techniques.

One Metric:

• Build catering sales; meet catering projections

Key Accountabilities:

• Set catering strategy
• Manage catering team
• Drive catering sales
• Manage catering guest experience
• Manage community relations programs

More About the Position:

• Develop and lead execution of sales building strategy
• Manage and develop guest focused and growing catering sales team
• Select and maintain strong key vendor relationships (EZ Cater, Door Dash Drive, etc)
• Working closely with Operations, maintain network of catering focused restaurants, developing training and quality assurance tools
• Manage and regularly report on catering results
• Directly handle ad hoc VIP experiences
• Establish and regularly report on guest satisfaction metrics
• Drive marketing strategy (and budget)
• Recommend and maintain catering price and product strategy
• Establish and maintain key community partnerships
• Act as a spokesperson for the company
• Establish charitable relationship supported by all restaurants
• Lead digital strategy (e-commerce and loyalty engagement) for catering including photography, menu design, guest journey
• Regularly monitor and report on competitive landscape and ensure Freebirds always has a Best-in-Class positioning in competitive landscape

Our Mission, Vision, and Values:

• Mission:  To deliver Craveable food and It’s Your World service to every guest as One Tribe.
• Vision:  To be the largest, most loved burrito brand in Texas.
• Values:  Teamwork, Relentlessness, Integrity, Best in Class, Empowerment “TRIBE.”

Experience

• You must align to our Values
• You must Get the Job (and roll up your sleeves and get up to speed in the areas you need to quickly)
• You must have the Capacity to Do the Job (mental, emotional, and time commitment necessary to excel)   

Why work for Freebirds?

• Low-cost health options
• PTO plans and major holidays off
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Top 1% Industry sales growth, 3rd year in a row
• Awarded #1 for most craveable food by National Restaurant News for the second year in a row
• Cell phone, Event, Ticket, Gym discounts, and much more!