Catering Sales & Logistics Assistant

Coast Catering; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Competitive pay

Paid sick time

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A catering company in Escondido, CA, is seeking a Catering Sales & Logistics Assistant to support the sales and event planning team. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about hospitality. Responsibilities include assisting with event preparations and ensuring a seamless client experience. This is a full-time position offering $25 – $27 per hour, with benefits including group health and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and planning of social and corporate events.
• Provide essential administrative and operational support to the sales team.
• Ensure a seamless client experience from inquiry to event execution.

Skills

Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player

Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure

Self-motivated and eager to learn

Strong problem-solving abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications

Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Education

1–2 years of experience in hospitality, customer service, or catering

Job description

Job Summary

The Catering Sales & Logistics Assistant plays a key role in supporting the sales and event planning team by assisting with the preparation and planning of social and corporate events throughout Southern California. This position provides essential administrative and operational support to the Catering & Event Sales Manager, helping ensure a seamless client experience from inquiry to event execution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and passionate about hospitality. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working collaboratively, and embody our core values Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Dedication, and Service Excellence in everything they do.

If this sounds like you, read on!

Skills & Qualifications

• Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to anticipate client needs.
• Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, and eager to learn new skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and sound judgment in handling incidents or challenges.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to support seamless event execution.
• 1–2 years of experience in hospitality, customer service, catering, or a related role.
• Local travel may be required.

Pay Range

$25 – $27 per hour

Benefits

Benefits include group health benefits, competitive pay, paid sick time, 401(k) retirement plan.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Services

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