Catering & Event Operations Lead (Community Partner – Smoothie King)

Kansas City Metro | Competitive hourly wage + Monthly Bonuses ($50K–$70K+/yr based on performance) | Company Vehicle Provided for Events

Quick Snapshot

• Pay: Competitive hourly wage + monthly performance bonuses (total annual potential $50K–$70K+)
• Schedule: Full-time (≈ 40 hrs/week) | Early mornings & weekends required | Flexible weekdays
• Experience Required: 2+ years in catering, restaurant, or foodservice event operations
• Location: Based in Shawnee, KS | Serves the Kansas City Metro area
• Perks: Company vehicle for event use, paid training, growth potential, and performance bonuses

About the Role

Smoothie King is hiring a Catering & Event Operations Lead (Community Partner) to bring our purpose beyond the blender — fueling Kansas City’s biggest events, tournaments, and workplaces with our mission of inspiring people to live healthy and active lives.

You’ll oversee and participate in off-site catering and event operations, managing everything from smoothie prep and transport to setup, service, and community engagement.

If you’ve led catering, foodservice, or QSR operations and love high-energy events, this role gives you a chance to take ownership, drive growth, and be rewarded directly for performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in pre-event smoothie production, packaging, labeling, and delivery.
• Transport products, equipment, and team members using a company-provided vehicle.
• Oversee setup and teardown of off-site catering and event booths; ensure quality and presentation.
• Manage on-site guest service, team coordination, and real-time problem-solving.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, businesses, and event partners to drive repeat catering sales.
• Track key metrics (sales growth, labor efficiency, and waste reduction) and report to leadership.
• Help identify new catering and community partnership opportunities to fill off-season gaps.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in catering, restaurant, foodservice, or event operations (QSR or fast-casual preferred).
• Proven ability to manage off-site setups, coordinate team logistics, and maintain food safety standards.
• Strong understanding of prep scheduling, transport timing, and guest service under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required for company vehicle use).
• ServSafe or similar food safety certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work long weekend shifts.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer interaction skills.
• Leadership experience or the ability to supervise small teams preferred.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Early morning starts (as early as 5:00 a.m.) during event weekends.
• Weekend-heavy schedule (Fri–Sun) with flexible weekday prep and recovery time.
• Combination of indoor and outdoor event environments across the Kansas City Metro.

Compensation & Growth

This position combines a steady hourly base with monthly performance-based bonuses tied to catering and off-site event results.

You’ll have the ability to significantly grow your earnings based on sales and operational performance, with total annual income ranging from $50,000 to $70,000+ for top performers.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly + monthly performance bonuses
• Use of company vehicle for event transport
• Paid training and food safety certification support
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• A fun, fast-paced, purpose-driven environment

Events You’ll Be Part Of

You’ll help fuel thousands of athletes and families each week at:

• Cheer, Dance, Gymnastics, and Volleyball tournaments
• Basketball, Jiu-Jitsu, Indoor Soccer, and Hockey competitions
• Community festivals, school partnerships, and corporate catering events
• Workforce programs, serving Kansas City’s growing businesses.

Ready to Lead the Charge?

If you’re a hands-on, driven professional with catering, foodservice, or restaurant leadership experience — and you thrive in fast-paced event environments — this is your chance to join a brand built on energy, community, and purpose.

Apply today to join Smoothie King and take our mission beyond the counter — one event at a time.

Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay

• Commission pay

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Employee discount