Morning-Shift Catering & Cafe Events Coordinator

Hospitality People Operations; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Paid training

20% employee discount

Complimentary coffee

Morning schedule with consistent hours

Direct work with owners on catering &

Job summary

Asali Desserts & Cafe in Cary, NC is seeking a Catering & Cafe Coordinator to manage catering inquiries, coordinate event details with the kitchen, and handle day-to-day cafe paperwork. You will work closely with the owners and management on weddings, private parties, and corporate orders, ensuring smooth operations, accurate scheduling, and guest-friendly service.

This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years in a restaurant or cafe, who is organized, detail-focused, and ready to own projects

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a restaurant, cafe, or bakery, with time as a shift lead, supervisor, or key holder preferred
• 1–2 years of catering coordination or event planning experience preferred
• Administrative or office support experience preferred
• Clear written and verbal communication, and a professional manner with guests and vendors
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus Google Calendar; QuickBooks a plus

Responsibilities

• Catering and events: Take catering inquiries by phone, email, and in person, and build and update orders
• Coordinate order details with the kitchen and bakery so timelines are clear
• Help set up rooms and event spaces, and load and unload the catering vehicle
• Prepare event signage and order paperwork
• Cafe and administrative support: Run reports for management and help build staff schedules
• Maintain policy and procedure documents and cafe forms
• Answer phones, greet guests, and handle questions and requests
• Draft correspondence and help prepare for team meetings

Skills

Guest service

Attention to detail

Communication

Team coordination

Time management

Driving license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Google Calendar

QuickBooks

Job description

Asali Desserts & Cafe in Cary, NC is seeking a Catering & Cafe Coordinator to manage catering inquiries, coordinate event details with the kitchen, and handle day-to-day cafe paperwork. You will work closely with the owners and management on weddings, private parties, and corporate orders, ensuring smooth operations, accurate scheduling, and guest-friendly service.

This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years in a restaurant or cafe, who is organized, detail-focused, and ready to own projects