Catering and Events Manager

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Job Title: Catering Events Manager
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Salary: Starting at $56,000/year + performance-based bonus structure
Schedule: Full-time | Hours will vary. Monday - Friday 8am-4pm training and must be available evenings/weekends as needed.

Are you a creative culinary professional with a heart for service, a head for business, and a love for great food? FeedNC is launching a new social enterprise, and we’re looking for a mission-minded Catering Events Manager to lead the charge!

This is not your average kitchen job. You’ll be cooking up more than meals—you’ll be serving up opportunity, impact, and innovation alongside our Culinary Workforce Development students. If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to build something meaningful from the ground up, keep reading.

What You'll Be Stirring Up:

Catering Social Enterprise Leadership

Launch and lead FeedNC’s brand-new catering initiative
Develop mouthwatering menus, price with purpose, and manage all the moving parts of events—from inquiry to cleanup
Partner with local businesses and community groups to grow a revenue stream that fuels mission-driven work
Represent FeedNC with heart, hustle, and hospitality
Workforce Development Integration

Serve as the go-to mentor for our culinary students during real-time event prep and execution
Provide hands-on instruction in kitchen skills, service etiquette, and event logistics
Work closely with our Workforce Development team to align catering work with student goals
Event Execution Kitchen Command

Lead the charge in preparing food, managing logistics, and delivering wow-worthy events
Plan and execute culinary magic for up to 6 non-catering annual events like fundraisers and community celebrations
Manage time, budgets, people, and plates—all at once
Cross-Team Collaboration Communication

Share kitchen space (and mutual respect) with our Community Dining team
Partner with Development and Communications to market events and amplify our mission
Build a collaborative culture that feeds both people and purpose
Safety Compliance

Maintain ServSafe certification (and make sure others are up to snuff)
Oversee ABC permit compliance
Keep our kitchen safe, sparkling, and stocked
What You Bring to the Table:

2+ years of culinary leadership (catering, foodservice, or restaurant)
ServSafe Certified (Manager-level required; Instructor-level a bonus!)
Experience in social enterprise or workforce training? Huge plus!
Strong cooking skills, high standards, and a cool head under pressure
Ability to lead, teach, and inspire a team
Entrepreneurial mindset with a mission-first heart
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and hustle when needed
Perks of the Role:

Help launch a mission-aligned enterprise from the ground up
Be part of a supportive and passionate nonprofit team
Make a tangible difference in your community
Competitive pay + bonus opportunities
Real opportunity for growth and innovation
FeedNC is where good food meets good people—and where purpose meets potential.
If you’re ready to create experiences that feed the soul (and fill the plate), we want to meet you.

Apply today and let’s cook up something amazing together.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person Read more