Catering & Events Account Manager

Cascadia Pizza Co. is a fast-growing, wood-fired pizza company renowned for its commitment to quality and hospitality. With a focus on delivering exceptional food and service, Cascadia Pizza Co. invests in its people to foster a strong, motivated workforce that drives the company’s continued growth and success. The company has built a reputation for its delicious, artisanal pizzas crafted with fresh ingredients and wood-fired to perfection, making it a beloved choice in the local community and beyond. Cascadia Pizza Co. operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, blending the art of pizza-making with outstanding customer experiences.

The role available at Cascadia Pizza Co. is that of a Catering Events Manager, a key leadership position responsible for managing booked catering events that include weddings, corporate functions, and community gatherings. This role plays a crucial part in planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale events and ensures that the overall guest experience aligns with Cascadia’s high standards of food quality and hospitality. The Catering Events Manager oversees multiple facets of event logistics such as inventory management, setup and teardown of event spaces, and maintaining smooth on-site service flow throughout the event.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational skills, outstanding communication abilities, and proven experience in catering or event planning. This role requires someone motivated and capable of leading a team, resolving challenges swiftly, and delivering flawless events that not only meet but exceed client expectations. Responsibilities include driving catering sales by promoting food, beverage, and related services to individuals, groups, and corporate clients, motivating a dedicated catering team to ensure efficient event planning and service, and maintaining workplace safety and quality standards throughout.

Planning tools and checklists are employed to streamline event execution, while weekly meetings with drivers and other team members help coordinate seamless operations. The Catering Events Manager also plays a vital role in client relations, confirming event details, coordinating logistics based on client needs, and handling final payments in accordance with company procedures. Additionally, the role involves building and nurturing strong relationships with vendors and venues to support smooth event delivery. This position is commission-based and demands flexibility, including working nights and weekends during peak seasons from June to September. Overall, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a thriving culinary company while honing event management skills and advancing career growth within an inspiring team environment.