Catering Manager

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Job Title: Catering Manager

Location: Eugene, OR

Company: Pearl Catering

Job Type: Full-Time

We are a dynamic hospitality group known for delivering memorable dining and event experiences across Portland. Our catering division is growing fast, and we're looking for a talented, driven Catering Manager to lead the charge. Whether it’s corporate luncheons, private parties, or large-scale events, we bring creative cuisine and flawless service to every occasion.

As Catering Manager, you’ll oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all catered events. You’ll act as the bridge between our clients, kitchen, and service teams—ensuring every event runs smoothly and exceeds expectations. This is a hands‑on role for someone with both operational savvy and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.

• Manage all aspects of event catering through to execution
• Lead tastings, client meetings, and site visits
• Develop proposals and event timelines
• Coordinate staffing, rentals, delivery, setup, and breakdown logistics
• Partner with the culinary team to craft event‑specific menus
• Maintain detailed event records and billing
• Foster strong client relationships to encourage repeat business
• Ensure all health, safety, and sanitation standards are upheld
• Recruit, train, and lead a team of event staff as needed

• 3+ years in catering, event planning, or hospitality management
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Capable of managing multiple events and teams simultaneously
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as events demand
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
• Food Handler’s and OLCC certification (or ability to obtain)

• $58,000/year base salary plus Benefits
• Opportunities for growth within a growing hospitality group
• Fun, fast‑paced work environment
• Discounted dining at all of our locations