Manager, Events

**Location: Toronto**

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 Manager, Events & Catering is responsible for the management of an Events & Catering logistics, and the Concierge Program, ensuring successful planning and execution of events within the Conference Centre and Premium Dining Program. The Manager, Events & Catering will directly supervise one Events & Catering Specialist, Conference Centre Operations, a Concierge Supervisor and 10 hourly Concierge associates. They will ensure that the guest service experience meets or exceeds the standards set by the Company and Clients.

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

- Ensure the planning and execution of high-quality meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring the highest standard of experience for event attendees.
- Collaborating with internal partners on the entire lifecycle conferences and signature events including critical paths, resource allocation, sourcing of specific products, assignment of responsibility, management of logistics.
- Inspire, motivate, and engage staff to prioritize excellent customer service and hospitality above all else
- Conduct regular assessments of the business needs and guest services to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization within the Events and Catering program
- Oversee the execution of events planned by the team monitor event timelines, logistics, food & beverage to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Think you have what it takes to be our Manager, Events & Catering? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

- Strong communication and analytical skills, well development interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior project management abilities with a focus on prioritization and efficiency.
- Comprehensive understanding of liquor license requirements and laws
- Exhibits exceptional thoughtfulness and diplomacy to cultivate relationships with various stakeholders in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership and management skills, effectively overseeing a dynamic team and providing necessary support to ensure all members succeed
- Progressive, substantial event experience, including +5 years of experience in planning, management, and execution of large-scale events. At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Proficiency in event Management Software, EMS is a bonus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)