Catering Manager

About Us

At Pressed Cafe, we believe exceptional food and drink start with quality ingredients and a passion for hospitality. Our all-day menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, paired with great coffee and fast, friendly service.

Pressed Cafe is an emerging, high-growth premium quick-casual restaurant company with a strong regional presence and exciting expansion plans. With multiple locations today and an aggressive development pipeline, we are building the infrastructure to scale significantly over the next several years. As a founder-led organization, we remain deeply committed to hospitality, culture, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

At the heart of everything we do is our mission: Great People, Great Food, Great Coffee.

About the Role

Pressed Café is seeking an organized and results-driven Catering Manager to oversee and grow our catering operations.

This role is responsible for managing catering events from initial inquiry through execution, ensuring seamless coordination, exceptional service, and high-quality food presentation. The Catering Coordinator plays a key role in driving catering sales, maintaining strong client relationships, and upholding Pressed Café’s standards at every off-site and in-house event.

You’ll balance sales, logistics, operations, and team leadership, ensuring every event reflects the Pressed Café brand.

Hourly role with base wages up to $75,000 annually based on a 50-hour workweek (including overtime).

What You’ll Do

• Plan and coordinate catering events from inquiry to completion, including menu selection, logistics, delivery timing, and staffing
• Serve as the primary point of contact for catering clients, ensuring clear communication and an exceptional experience
• Drive catering sales growth through relationship-building and proactive outreach
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership to execute menus that meet client preferences and dietary needs
• Oversee food preparation, packaging, and presentation to ensure quality and brand consistency
• Supervise and support catering staff during event setup, service, and breakdown
• Maintain compliance with food safety and handling standards
• Manage catering inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships
• Monitor catering budgets, invoices, and expenses to ensure profitability
• Handle payments and cash transactions accurately when required
• Address client questions or concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction and repeat business

What You Bring

• Proven experience in catering operations or restaurant event management
• Strong understanding of food safety and food handling regulations
• Ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously
• Experience overseeing staff and providing training and leadership
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management and cost control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in quick-service or fast-casual restaurant operations preferred
• Bar or beverage program experience is a plus

Work Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for events
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods
• Ability to lift and transport catering equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs)
• Comfortable working both on-site and off-site at event locations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.