PLAYA BOWLS ST. LOUIS CATERING AND EVENTS MANAGER

Playa Bowls St. Louis Ladue, MO Full-time$47,000 base plus uncapped commission on catering revenueWho we arePlaya Bowls is

New Jersey's Original Acai Shop:

aa, pitaya, and smoothie bowls built on real fruit and piled with fresh toppings, served in a shop that feels like a day at the beach. Healthy good, bright colors, good music, sun-and-surf energy. We opened the first Playa Bowls in Missouri in August 2026 in Ladue, and were independently owned and operated right here in St. Louis. Our owner, Brittany Ciaramita, is a board-certified sports physical therapist and a Boston Marathon runner. She spent her career telling athletes and patients how to fuel properly, went looking for a place in St. Louis that actually served it, and decided to build one. Our second location opens in summer 2027.What this job isThis is a catering and group sales job first, and a marketing and events job second. Most of your week is spent outside the store: walking into hospital departments, law firms, school front offices, athletic departments, corporate suites, and student organizations, and convincing them that their next meeting, practice, team breakfast, or client lunch should be a Playa Bowls order. Youll drop off samples. Youll follow up. Youll turn a one-time order into a standing weekly one. That is the core of the role and its what the compensation plan rewards.

Around that core sits the rest: sponsorships and partnerships with local teams and schools, community events and pop-ups, fundraisers, and the local marketing that makes all of it work. Those are genuinely part of the job, and theyre a lot of fun. They are also, in practice, how you generate catering leads.

Youll report directly to Brittany and work alongside our General Manager, David. Youll operate independently most days. Job DutiesCatering and group sales (the majority of your time) Prospect, pitch, and close catering and group orders across St. Louis Run a sample-drop program into offices, schools, clinics, and teams, and track what converts Build and own a master account list: contacts, order history, pricing, follow-up dates Convert one-time customers into standing accounts Manage inbound catering inquiries end to end: quote, confirm, coordinate with the store, deliver, invoice Coordinate with the General Manager on prep, product, and staffing so every order goes out rightCommunity outreach and partnerships Build relationships with schools, athletic programs, universities, and local businesses Secure season-long team and school partnerships and sponsorships Run fundraiser nights and give-back programs for local groups Represent Playa Bowls at community events as the face of the brand in St. LouisEvents and marketing Book, staff, and execute on-site and off-site events, including setup and breakdown Support our local social media and in-store promotions with content from the field Manage our local athlete and ambassador program Report monthly on revenue, orders, new accounts, and whats workingWhat were offeringBase salary of $47,000, plus uncapped commission on catering revenue. There is no quota to clear before commission starts and no ceiling on it. Every catering dollar above a small monthly threshold earns commission, and the rate accelerates as monthly volume grows. Its a written formula, not a discretionary bonus.

Realistic first-year total earnings are $60,000 to $63,000. As the catering book matures, the same plan pays $75,000 and up, even without changes to base salary. Youll also earn bonuses for turning one-time customers into repeat accounts. What comes with it $460 per month vehicle and phone allowance

SIMPLE IRA

Retirement plan with company match up to 3% of your pay 10 days paid time off and 6 paid holidays Free Playa Bowls product while youre workingWhere it goesWhen our second St. Louis location opens in summer 2027, your base salary increases 10%, your commission extends across both stores, and your title grows with the business. Were at the very beginning of this brand in Missouri, and this role grows with it.

What you bring A bachelors degree, completed by December 2026. Genuine comfort walking into a room, introducing yourself, and asking for the business. This is the single most important qualification. Organized enough to run a pipeline: track a hundred contacts, remember who to follow up with, and never drop an order Clear, quick, professional communication by phone, email, and in person Self-direction. Youll set your own week. Any experience in sales, catering, hospitality, event planning, campus organizations, Greek life philanthropy, athletics, or fundraising is relevant. Tell us about it. Comfort with Google Workspace or MS Office, and with Canva or similarNo prior catering sales experience required. We will teach you the product, the pricing, and the pitch!

The practical stuff Valid drivers license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance. Youll be driving around St. Louis most days. Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends when events require it Ability to lift and move 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and to be on your feet at events Based onsite in St. Louis. This is not a remote role.

How to applySend a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, skip the summary of your resume and answer this instead:

How would you get ten St. Louis offices, schools, or teams to place a Playa Bowls catering order? Be specific about who youd approach first and what youd say.

We read every one, and that answer matters more to us than your GPA!