Catering and Events Manager

Playa Bowls is New Jersey's Original Acai Shop™, renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative products that support healthier lifestyles and promote a sense of fun, excitement, and community togetherness. As a vibrant and growing company, Playa Bowls is dedicated to living its brand through authentic relationships within the communities it serves. The company strives to provide every guest with a bowl full of deliciousness, served with passion and a unique Playa way, creating an inviting atmosphere where customers feel welcome and engaged.

Operating as a specialty food and beverage brand focused on acai bowls, smoothies, and other nutritious offerings, Playa Bowls combines quality ingredients with a commitment to health and wellness. This mission drives the company’s growth and fosters a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to thrive through continuous development and team collaboration.

The role of the South & Central Florida Marketing & Events Manager for Playa Bowls encompasses the responsibility for overseeing the marketing, catering, events, and food truck operations for several locations owned by PB Miami and PB Central Florida area sites. This is a full-time position that requires a highly organized, creative, and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced and community-focused environment. The manager acts as a vital link between the brand and the customers by coordinating events, managing sponsorships, and driving sales through innovative marketing campaigns.

Key responsibilities include managing outbound and inbound inquiries relating to events, catering, sponsorships, and promotional activities. The marketing and events manager will generate quotes and invoices, attend events for setup and breakdown, and ensure smooth execution of all activities to uphold the Playa Bowls brand standards. Collaboration with shop general managers and the social media director is essential to ensure event staffing, product management, and promotional efforts effectively increase customer counts, sales, and profitability.

A significant part of the role is the management of the food truck, which involves transporting and executing promotional events while maintaining brand consistency and high standards of service and product quality. The manager must be comfortable working on weekends, holidays, and traveling for events, requiring a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Beyond operational management, the position demands strong analytical skills to evaluate data, set performance goals, and develop actionable marketing strategies. The ideal candidate is a proactive thinker and problem solver who excels in communication and teamwork, bringing creativity and out-of-the-box ideas to engage new and existing customers. Proficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Canva supports the effective execution of marketing material and communication.

Playa Bowls fosters a fun and energetic work environment filled with positivity, where employees enjoy benefits like competitive pay, bonuses, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, free food during shifts, and generous discounts. Advancement opportunities are available through dedicated training programs, encouraging professional and personal growth within the company.

Working conditions involve a combination of remote work from a home office and active participation at event locations across South and Central Florida. The manager must be physically able to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and accessing various storage areas.

The core mission of Playa Bowls is to inspire and support communities one bowl at a time, guided by their values of the Real Deal, Playa Passion, Powerhouse, Big Wave Chaser, and Dawn Patrol. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a brand that values diversity, inclusion, and merit-based advancement in an equal opportunity employment setting.