Catering Manager

OUR BRANDS

• Drunken Fish — Three full-service sushi restaurants offering semi-private onsite catering and full-service event experiences.
• Kimchi Guys — Two fast casual Korean-inspired restaurants known for bold flavors and boxed lunch catering.
• 612 North Event Space — A premier event venue featuring a large commercial kitchen, ideal for corporate events, private parties, and large-scale catering productions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sales and Business Development
• Actively solicit new clients for offsite and onsite catering across all three brands
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and community partners
• Follow up on all sales quotes in a timely and professional manner
• Return emails and phone calls promptly to ensure exceptional client communication
• Travel as needed to prospect, present proposals, and close catering contracts
• Operations and Event Coordination
• Cook and oversee all event logistics for 612 North, Drunken Fish, and Kimchi Guys catering orders
• Deliver catering orders as needed and ensure seamless execution at each event
• Manage all aspects of outdoor events — from permit applications and ordering to staffing and execution
• Work alongside multiple managers across brands while maintaining strong organizational standards
• Ensure all client and event data is accurately entered and maintained in the company database
• Marketing and Administrative
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to enhance brand presence and manage online advertising profiles
• Support and contribute to social media efforts for all three brands
• Cook and coordinate marketing for special events across Drunken Fish, Kimchi Guys, and 612 North
• Schedule and manage staff for all marketing activations including wedding shows, trade shows, and charity events
• Cook and coordinate with the Administrative Assistant to log staff hours for events, track sales trends, and maintain accurate records

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in catering, banquet, and event management required
• Management experience strongly preferred
• 2-5 years of sales experience with a proven track record of hitting or exceeding targets
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills — a natural people person
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple brands
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Willingness to travel locally as needed for client visits and event deliveries

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Beyond the resume, we're looking for someone who embodies our culture — someone with a can-do attitude, a positive and outgoing personality, and a commitment to making every guest and client feel valued.
• You will serve as a brand ambassador across all three concepts, upholding company standards and helping to create a safe, welcoming, and high-performing team environment.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

• There’s always a seat at the table for genuine, warm hospitality. At So Hospitality Group, our shared values are simple: provide delightful, sustainably sourced food and sincere service to the guests we’re lucky enough to welcome into our brands every single day.
• Hiring good people, training them for excellence, and giving them room to grow is what sets us apart from others. We are looking for friendly, dependable, honest, hardworking individuals to complement our positive culture and team.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.