Event Specialist

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Compass Group USA Full time

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

**Why work with Eurest Dining?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

**Job Summary**:
The **Event Specialist** is responsible for all aspects of the operation including: staffing, client relations, customer service, resident satisfaction, budgeting, financial management, implementation and ongoing success of resident dining, retail and marketing programs, and catering services. The **Event Specialist** must be prepared to work week days and sometimes evenings and weekends.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our **Event Specialist**, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

- Manage multiple client relations.
- Ensure resident and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance, health, safety and environmental programs.
- Ensure the nutritional requirements of the residents are met through menu planning, the development of standardized recipes, and production sheets.
- Monitor and evaluate meal preparation and service to ensure established standards are maintained for both quality and quantity of all meals.
- Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of resident preferences and incorporate these preferences into service delivery.
- Hire, orientate, supervise and delegate tasks and evaluate the performance of the food service, maintenance and housekeeping staff.
- Maintain appropriate budgetary and cost controls and provide operational reports to the Regional Director of Operations/District Manager as required.
- Implement and control a Food Safety Plan that incorporates all Quality Assurance measures including but not exclusive to HACCP, WHMIS, and all WSIB/WCB regulations; plus comply with the Company Audit procedures and schedule.
- Maintain inventory control and complete all financial reporting according to the Compass Group fiscal schedule.
- Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures for a large scale setting.

Think you have what it takes to be our **Event Specialist?** We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.
- Post-secondary education with at least 4 years of progressive foodservice management experience in a licensed full-service environment.
- Experience overseeing multi-sites, housekeeping and maintenance services is a definite asset.
- Demonstrated excellence in leading a first class customer-centric hospitality environment.
- Great knowledge of local provincial food premises regulations and applicable health and safety legislation.
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to supervise and secure the co-operation and engagement of the managed employees.
- Experience in large quantity food preparation, financial planning and food purchasing.
- Demonstrated creative flair for menu planning, preparation and presentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to work and communicate effectively with the residents and guests.
- Effective team player who works collaboratively with others.
- Canadian Society of Nutrition Management membership is an asset.
- Advanced Food Safety Training (AFST) plus Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety Certification training (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire).

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