Event Director

At Chick-fil-A, we are dedicated to creating remarkable food experiences that embody our commitment to excellence, genuine hospitality, and high-quality service. By hosting exceptional events, we aim to build lasting relationships with our guests and community partners, all while showcasing our delicious food offerings.

We are currently seeking a full-time **Event Director** to lead outbound sales and event coordination. This role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, organizing events, and driving sales through strategic partnerships that align with Chick-fil-A's values of service and hospitality.

This position is crucial to our mission, overseeing all aspects of event planning and execution to enhance our brand visibility and promote our food in dynamic, engaging ways.

**The duties and responsibilities of the Event Director include, but are not limited to, the following**:

- Develops and executes outbound sales strategies to secure event partnerships and opportunities for catering and food sales.
- Reports directly to Director of marketing
- Builds and nurtures relationships with potential clients, community organizations, and local businesses to grow event sales.
- Oversees the planning, logistics, and execution of events, ensuring all details align with Chick-fil-A’s standards for service, food quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborates with internal teams, including kitchen and front-of-house staff, to ensure seamless coordination of food services during events.
- Represents Chick-fil-A at community events, conferences, and trade shows to increase visibility and drive new business.
- Tracks event performance, including sales data and client feedback, to improve future events and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Ensures all events adhere to Chick-fil-A’s health, safety, and quality standards.
- Provides leadership to the event team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment that reflects Chick-fil-A’s values of hospitality and care.
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven experience in outbound sales and event management, preferably in the food service industry.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills with a track record of successful sales.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of service and hospitality.

This position offers a competitive employment package and compensation, along with the opportunity to contribute to a supportive and mission-driven work culture.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- High School Diploma and equivalent
- Food Handler Certifcation
- Self-motivated, adaptable and a consistent high performer
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Strategic thinker, goal-oriented, tech savvy and results oriented
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, with the ability to manage repetitive motions and actions throughout shifts such as bending, lifting items, walking
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, passionate about building professional relationships with guests and employees
- Demonstrates care by stewarding a culture to contribute, and has a sincere desire to serve others
- Accurate, meticulously detail-oriented and keenly observant
- Follows direction precisely with a positive attitude
- Punctual, dependable and demonstrates sound judgement
- Maintains professional hygiene and appearance
- Open to new ideas and change
- Out-bounding sales experence

Chick-fil-A, Inc., Founder S. Truett Cathy started the business in 1946, when he and his brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as The Dwarf Grill (later renamed The Dwarf House®). Through the years, that restaurant prospered and led Cathy to further the success of his business. In 1967, Cathy founded and opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta's Greenbriar Shopping Center. Today, Chick-fil-A has the highest same-store sales and is the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the United States based on annual system-wide sales.