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Posted August 02, 2026

Catering Manager

Pearl Catering
Portland, OR, US Full Time
58000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts

Job Title: Catering Manager
Location: Eugene, OR
Company: Pearl Catering
Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:
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.

Job Summary:
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.

Responsibilities:


  • 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

Qualifications:


  • 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)

What We Offer:


  • $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


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