Job Description

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

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Kansas City Metro

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$16/hr + Monthly Bonuses ($50K-$70K/yr based on performance)

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Company Vehicle Provided for Events

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Quick Snapshot

Pay:

$16/hr + 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
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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 at locations like

Hy-Vee Arena

,

BluHawk

, and

Panasonic Energy in De Soto

, 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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.


Your initiative directly impacts your paycheck -- and your career growth potential within CSK 1, LLC.

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What We Offer

$16/hr base + 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
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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 like

Panasonic Energy De Soto

, serving Kansas City's growing industrial base
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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.

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Smoothie King has grown to include over 1,100 units operating in 33 states, the Caymans, Trinidad, and the Republic of Korea.

What makes Smoothie King so successful? A genuine commitment to helping people live healthier lives through nutrition. It's been more than 40 years since


Steve invented the nutritious and delicious drink now known as a smoothie. In that time, Smoothie King has expanded its menu to include a wide selection of healthy snacks and high-quality nutritional products.


They're not just good; they're good for you.


Pay: $50000.00 - $70000.00 / year


Pay:

Commission pay

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime, parttime


Schedule:

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

Education: No education required


Work location: On-site