Schmitz Catering — a renowned family-owned catering company in Bergisch Gladbach — is seeking an engaged and reliable Supply Chain Manager (m/w/d) to join their logistics team. The role involves the delivery and setup of buffets and catering arrangements at event venues, order picking and preparation in the warehouse, tour planning and coordination, and careful handling of food, equipment, and vehicles — all in support of a company that has stood for culinary quality and excellent service for years.
About Schmitz Catering — Bergisch Gladbach
Company: Schmitz Catering — a well-established, renowned family business in Bergisch Gladbach, NRW, Germany
Specialization: Culinary quality, excellent service, and tailor-made event concepts for business events, private celebrations, and large-scale functions
Reputation: Known for delivering not just exceptional food, but perfect organization — a true full-service catering partner
Team Culture: A motivated, collaborative team that rolls up its sleeves together — a family business that truly lives quality
Contact: info@schmitz-catering.de | Tel: 02202 42353 (Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00)
What Schmitz Catering Offers You
Pay: Above-average remuneration — competitive compensation for your commitment and skills
Holiday: 28 days of annual leave — one of the most generous packages in the catering logistics sector
Bonuses: Vacation bonus and Christmas bonus — additional financial recognition throughout the year
Technology: Electronic time tracking — transparent, accurate, and fair recording of all working hours
Future: Long-term career perspectives within a stable, growing family business in the Bergisch Gladbach region
Position Overview
As Supply Chain Manager (m/w/d) at Schmitz Catering, you become an essential part of a logistics team that ensures buffets, food, and catering equipment reach every event location safely, punctually, and in perfect condition. Whether it is a corporate business event in Cologne, a private celebration in the Bergisch Gladbach area, or a large-scale function in the wider NRW region — your work as part of the logistics team makes the difference between a good event and a truly exceptional one.
The role combines delivery logistics, warehouse operations, tour coordination, and documentation — offering a varied, active workday with real personal responsibility. For logistics professionals, drivers, or catering event service specialists who value teamwork, organization, and quality, this is a standout opportunity with one of the region’s most respected family catering businesses.
Why This Role Matters: At Schmitz Catering, the supply chain is the invisible backbone of every perfect event. While guests enjoy culinary excellence, it is the logistics team that ensures every dish, every piece of equipment, and every beautifully assembled buffet arrives exactly where it needs to be — on time, in perfect condition, and perfectly presented. The Supply Chain Manager is the logistical guardian of Schmitz Catering’s quality promise — and the person who makes the impossible timeline feel effortless.
Your Responsibilities in Detail
Delivery, Setup & Collection
- Deliver and professionally set up buffets and catering arrangements at customer locations and event venues across Bergisch Gladbach, Cologne, and the wider NRW region — ensuring every setup meets Schmitz Catering’s high presentation standards.
- After each event, carry out the punctual and careful collection of buffets, equipment, and all materials from event venues — ensuring everything is returned to the warehouse in good condition and accounted for.
- Handle all food, catering equipment, and company vehicles with the utmost care and responsibility — reflecting Schmitz Catering’s commitment to quality at every stage of the logistics process.
Warehouse Operations & Order Picking
- Prepare and carry out the picking and commissioning of orders in the warehouse — accurately assembling food, accessories, and catering equipment for each event booking in accordance with order specifications.
- Ensure all orders are fully and correctly prepared ahead of scheduled delivery times — double-checking quantities, product quality, and equipment condition before loading for transport.
Tour Planning & Logistics Coordination
- Plan and coordinate multiple delivery tours and routes in close coordination with the Schmitz Catering logistics team — optimizing efficiency, punctuality, and resource utilization across all scheduled deliveries.
- Adapt tour plans flexibly to changing event schedules, last-minute bookings, or unexpected logistical challenges — maintaining service reliability under pressure during peak periods.
Documentation & Transport Records
- Create accurate and complete delivery notes and maintain all transport documents for every delivery — ensuring full traceability and compliance with internal logistics records requirements.
- Maintain structured, up-to-date documentation for all outgoing and returning goods — supporting inventory management and quality control within the logistics operation.
Your Profile — What We Are Looking For
Experience & License
- Professional experience in logistics, catering, or event service is an advantage — candidates with relevant background in food delivery, event setup, or warehouse operations will be preferred
- Driver’s License Class B — required; Class C1 is additionally desirable for driving larger delivery vehicles when needed
- Familiarity with route planning, delivery coordination, and transport documentation from previous logistics or service roles
Personal Strengths
- Friendly, service-oriented manner toward clients and event venue staff — representing Schmitz Catering professionally at every customer interaction
- Structured and responsible working approach — able to manage multiple deliveries and priorities methodically even during busy peak periods
- Teamwork, organizational talent, and reliability — the three pillars of success in this role, especially during high-demand event periods and seasonal peaks
Why Catering Logistics Is a Growing Career Field in Germany 2026
Germany’s premium catering and event industry continues to grow in 2026 — with corporate events, private celebrations, and large-scale functions generating sustained demand for reliable, professional catering logistics teams. In the Cologne-Bonn-Bergisch Gladbach corridor, Schmitz Catering has built a reputation for excellence that requires equally excellent logistics professionals to deliver on its brand promise every day.
For logistics professionals in NRW, a Supply Chain Manager role at Schmitz Catering offers the rare combination of meaningful work, team spirit, above-average compensation, and long-term job security in a family business that genuinely values its people. With 28 days of holiday, seasonal bonuses, and a motivating team culture, this is far more than a delivery job — it is a career in a company that stands for quality in everything it does.
Who Should Apply?
- Logistics & Delivery Professionals: With Class B driving license and experience in route planning, order picking, or transport documentation in NRW
- Catering & Event Service Workers: With experience in event setup, buffet service, or catering delivery seeking a stable full-time role in a respected family business
- Warehouse & Distribution Staff: Comfortable with order commissioning, inventory preparation, and goods management in a food or catering logistics environment
- Customer-Facing Delivery Drivers: Who take pride in professional service, punctual delivery, and careful handling of premium products at client locations
- NRW-Based Job Seekers: Located in Bergisch Gladbach, Cologne, Bonn, or the surrounding Rheinisch-Bergisches Kreis area seeking a long-term employment opportunity
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