Major Responsibilities and Activities:

• Have a “Yes” mentality when it comes to all catering/special events request
• Drive total sales and profitability growth for all special events done via Wright’s BBQ.
• Proactively pursues new catering & special events business.
• Supports stadium business as needed. Suite Catering, Tailgates ETC…
• Works with store manager on any large caterings which include service and engagement from Wright’s BBQ staff.
• Manage and support all areas of the catering and special events operations and make final decisions on matters of importance
• Knowledge of current state health codes and guidelines. Currently holds or willing to complete Serve Safe Manager Training and Exam.
• Possess the ability to manage personnel, daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards and product quality.
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
• Responsible for insuring Catering vehicles are kept in working order and scheduled maintenance is complete.
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
• Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests, and company assets
• Works to achieve set goals regarding food costs, labor costs, operating expenses, sales, and profitability goals.
• Responsible for ensuring all financial and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately and on time in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.
• Maintains a professional brand image, including cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Responsible for full compliance of all HR policies and procedures for employees/volunteers.
• Conducts orientation, oversees training of new employees/volunteers.
• Provides strong presence in local community and high level of community involvement by restaurant and personnel, always upholding the image of Wright’s Barbecue.
• Performs additional reasonable requests or responsibilities by COO or Owners at any time.

Personal Requirements

• Self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability and outgoing
• Pleasant, polite manner and neat and clean appearance
• Ability to motivate employees and to work as a team.
• Self-motivational skills and hands-on management approach
• Able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.
• Possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff
• Knowledge of and understanding of restaurant goals and objectives, policies and procedures