Assistant Director of Catering

**Job Listing: Assistant Director of Catering**

**Location**: We are seeking an experienced **Assistant Director of Catering**for the **Vancouver Convention Centre.**

**Unit Description**:
Sodexo Live is the Official Supplier of Food and Beverage Services to the Vancouver Convention Centre. Located on Vancouver's waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world. As British Columbia's flagship convention centre, the facility hosts more than 500 events/year and welcomes hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, while generating significant economic activity for the province.

**Job Overview**:
The Assistant Director of Catering at the Vancouver Convention Centre supports the strategic and operational leadership of the catering department. This position plays a pivotal role in coordinating all aspects of catered functions-ranging from high-profile international conferences and gala dinners to intimate meetings and receptions-ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.

**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Assist in leading the catering team, including managers, coordinators, and service staff, fostering a high-performance culture focused on guest satisfaction.
- Act as a liaison between catering operations and other departments including culinary, sales, and event planning.
- Participate in client walkthroughs, tastings, and pre-event meetings.
- Oversee the planning and execution of catered events to ensure smooth delivery and exceptional service.
- Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to ensure menu feasibility and presentation standards.
- Assist in the development of catering proposals and contracts in coordination with the client's sales team.
- Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
- Monitor event budgets, food and labor costs, and financial performance of catering events.
- Evaluate post-event reports and implement continuous improvement strategies.

**Qualifications/Skills**:

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in catering management, preferably in a convention centre, hotel, or large-scale event setting.
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, event logistics, and customer service best practices.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to client needs.
- Strong background in client-facing roles, with a focus on VIP guest service and custom event delivery.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
- Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, or related field preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

**Other Requirements**:

- Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

**Why Join Sodexo Live?**

At Sodexo Live, we're proud to be experience makers, creating unforgettable moments for people across a wide range of industries and events. We bring that same commitment to our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, additional benefits include:

- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- Identity Theft Protection
- Adoption Assistance
- Sodexo Live is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law._