Manager, Catering and Events
2 days ago
_*Performance Based Bonus Compensation and Group Benefits included_
Big City Catering strives to deliver the highest-end culinary experiences to our customers whose needs range from high-end catering at exclusive events to casual catering at social events.
We seek a smart and hardworking Manager, Catering and Events with a passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable events to join our Team at our Toronto location This position is highly visible in our organization and the incumbent will be a key member of our Operations Team. Dependability, reliability, and ability to learn quickly are critical factors to success in this role.
**Job Summary**
Big City Catering is searching for a detail-oriented Manager, Catering and Events to handle all incoming bookings for our Company. In this role, you will work directly with clients to understand their needs and ensure that their expectations are clearly communicated to our Kitchen and Delivery Teams.
**You’re day-to-day**
- Prepare numerous catering and event estimates in our software
- Plan, coordinate, and execute catering events from beginning to end
- Oversee that each event is properly staffed and equipped
- Communicate with internal staff on event details, updates, and changes
- Manage multiple events and activities at the same time
- Identify clients’ requirements and resolve any issues pre
- or post-event
- Schedule, track, and coordinate client menu tastings
- Prepare job details for the Kitchen and Delivery Teams
- Provide coordination assistance between Commissary Kitchen and Unit Managers
- General office procedures such as paying invoices among other responsibilities
- Ad-hoc tasks and projects as required by Management
**What we’re looking for**
- **A thorough understanding of the job requirements as detailed in the ‘Job Summary’ above**:
- **2 - 3+ years in an Events and/or Catering environment where you specifically managed multiple events per day from start to finish and resolved any client issues.**:
- Top organization skills, superior multitasking ability, and **meticulous attention to detail**:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Scrupulous attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing documents
- Strong administrative skills and computational ability
- **Comfortable learning new software, systems, processes, and procedure**s
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines, take ownership, and initiative
- **Able to work at a very fast pace often with little to no supervision**
**Position Type / Expected Hours of Work**
The Catering and Events industry is dynamic and it requires individuals to be flexible with work timings. This is a Manager-level role (with potential direct reports) and as such, the hours are not standardized and weekend work is occasionally required.
**Salary**: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
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