Catering and Events Coordinator

About Us:
Bushfire Kitchen is an elevated fast-casual restaurant group based in Southern California, known for our chef-driven, health-forward modern American cuisine inspired by global flavors. As we expand our catering business, we're looking for a resourceful and detail-oriented Catering & Events Coordinator to support our growing catering business and handle reservation requests.

Role Overview:
The Catering Events & Coordinator is responsible for driving Bushfire Kitchen's catering growth through inbound and outbound sales, exceptional customer service, and seamless coordination with our operations team. This role blends hospitality, organization, and sales strategy to ensure every client - from corporate offices to event planners - receives prompt, accurate, and service-driven support.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage inbound catering & reservation inquiries by providing menu recommendations, answering questions, delivering excellent customer service, and preparing invoices

· Conduct phone and video consultations with prospective customers to understand needs and close sales

· Perform cold email and LinkedIn outreach as part of outbound catering sales development

· Coordinate with operations to ensure smooth execution of catering orders and in-store reservations

· Represent Bushfire Kitchen at off-site events and manage VIP catering samplings, special deliveries, and community-facing brand activations

· Oversee a virtual assistant and report on weekly performance, including wins, losses, and general sales metrics

Requirements:

· Valid driver's license for off-site events, deliveries, and samplings

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

· Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Strong understanding of the Bushfire Kitchen catering menu, allergens, portion sizes, and dietary accommodations

· Comfortable working 10am–2pm PST

Bonus Points:

· Familiarity with Hubspot CRM and Toast POS

· Background in hospitality, food service or fundraising

· Experience with lead generation tools like Apollo

Benefits:

· Paid training

· Employee discount

· Paid sick time

· Growth & development opportunities

Pay: $ $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Riverside, CA 92507