Catering & Events Manager
Aramark
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Scarborough • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$62,000 - CA$68,000 per year
About the role
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, which developing customized catering solutions to meet client needs.
- Conduct outreach to departments and community groups to promote catering services.
- Represent the catering team at community and promotional events.
- Ensure high-quality execution of events, from planning to final presentation.
- Deliver all catering events in a timely manner.
- Planning the logistics for different events happening at the same time.
- Train and supervise staff to maintain service standards.
- Prepare and distribute event documentation to ensure all requirements are met.
- Collaborate with culinary teams on special requests and large-scale events.
- Oversee the execution of events of varying sizes, including staffing and logistics.
- Receive and process incoming catering requests using internal systems.
- Coordinate the delivery and setup of catered food and event materials, managing bar operations (if needed), including inventory and ordering.
- Monitor and report catering-related revenue, expenses, and receivables.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, occupational health, and environmental standards.
- Adhere to allergen safety protocols and guidelines.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license required for occasional use of company or fleet vehicles.
- Post-secondary education in hospitality, culinary arts, or business. Experience in marketing or sales within hospitality or retail is an asset.
- Proven experience in catering, hospitality, or event coordination, 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Excellent supervisory or management experience
- Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on event schedules.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Food Handler and Alcohol Service Certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable standing for extended periods.
- A yes and how attitude
- Positive client relations
- Strong time management skills
- Good communication skills
Benefits
- Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment
- Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment
- Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days
- Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards
- Diverse and inclusive workforce
- Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full-time employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cateringevent coordinationlogistics planninginventory managementfood safety complianceallergen safety protocolsstaff supervisionrevenue monitoringevent documentation preparationbar operations management
Soft Skills
client relationscommunicationtime managementattention to detailinterpersonal skillssupervisory experienceflexibilityindependencepositive attitudeproblem-solving
Certifications
Food Handler CertificationAlcohol Service Certificationvalid driver's license