Event F&B Catering Research & Marketing Strategy Development

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I am working with a family-run Indian restaurant in Richmond, VA, helping them expand into catering (especially corporate and wedding) and special events. I’m looking for a detail-oriented assistant with experience in the Events and Food & Beverage (F&B) industries in the greater Richmond, VA area to support me with research, strategy, and operational planning—so I can focus on client communication and execution. Your role will be to research opportunities, permits, and best practices to help us expand catering services efficiently. I will handle external communication with potential clients and partners, but I need your support in finding leads, analyzing market trends, and identifying strategic opportunities. Responsibilities: - Research potential catering and event opportunities (corporate, private, weddings, festivals, etc.) in Richmond, VA, and surrounding areas. - Identify local permitting requirements and ensure compliance with Richmond, VA regulations. - Gather a list of businesses, event planners, and corporate offices that might need catering. - Develop strategic ideas to position my client’s restaurant as a go-to catering provider. - Provide insights on competitor offerings, pricing strategies, and industry trends. - Research local marketing channels (event directories, networking groups, sponsorships, etc.) to promote catering services. - Suggest lead-generation strategies for increasing inbound catering inquiries. Ideal Candidate: - Must have experience in event operations and/or the F&B industry in the greater Richmond, VA area. - Must be willing to sign an NDA. - Strong analytical skills—able to gather and present insights in a clear way. - Familiarity with permitting and regulations for catering businesses in Richmond, VA. - Self-starter who can take direction and provide actionable recommendations. - Excellent written communication—concise, strategic, and professional. If you have experience in event operations, restaurant business strategy, or catering growth research in Richmond, VA, I’d love to hear from you.

Keyword: Virtual Assistant

Price: $20.0

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