Catering Sales & Event Coordinator
Opa Tempe Bar & Grill | Tempe, AZ
About the Role
Opa Tempe Bar & Grill is looking for an energetic and motivated Catering Sales & Event Coordinator to help grow our catering and group event business.
This position is ideal for someone interested in sales, marketing, hospitality, event planning, customer service, or entrepreneurship. You'll work directly with business owners while helping organize and execute catering orders ranging from office lunches and university events to private parties and corporate gatherings.
This is a hands-on role that combines sales, event coordination, and administrative responsibilities. While some office work is required for client communication, scheduling, and managing event details, this is not a work-from-home position. You'll be actively building relationships, generating leads, coordinating events, and helping create memorable guest experiences both in the office and out in the community.
What You'll Do
- Generate and follow up on catering leads
- Contact local businesses, schools, and organizations
- Prepare catering proposals and quotes
- Coordinate event details with clients
- Assist with catering setup and execution
- Build relationships with repeat catering customers
- Help promote Opa catering through community outreach
- Track leads and sales activity in our CRM system
- Work with management to develop sales and marketing initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication skills
- Friendly and professional attitude
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Organized and detail-focused
- Comfortable talking with new people
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to assist with catering deliveries and event setup
Great Experience For Students Studying
- Business
- Marketing
- Sales
- Hospitality Management
- Event Planning
- Communications
- Entrepreneurship
Compensation
- Hourly pay based on experience
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- Promotion path available
- Real-world sales, marketing, and business development experience
Why Opa?
You'll work directly with local business owners and gain hands-on experience in sales, customer relationship management, event coordination, marketing, and business growth. This role offers practical experience that translates well into future careers in business, hospitality, sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This role includes proactively contacting local businesses, schools, and organizations to generate catering leads. Are you comfortable initiating conversations with potential clients?
- In 2-3 sentences, tell us why you are interested in catering sales coordinator.
- A local business orders lunch for 20 people. After the event they tell you they loved the food. What would you do next?
License/Certification:
- Food Handlers Card (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Tempe, AZ 85283 (Required)
Work Location: In person
