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Catering Manager Busy Campus Team (70302795)

Catering Manager Busy Campus Team (70302795)

Sodexo Canada LtdThunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

In your new role as Catering Manager at our busy client site you will work daily with the Executive Chef and culinary team for all catering needs.  You have a passion for food, presentation and delivering excellent service to your clients.  This role may require catering needs some evenings and weekends for events and meetings.

How You’ll Make an Impact :

  • Responsible for the successful delivery on events while managing event process which may include executing client meetings, preparing event details, monitoring event budgets and sourcing external resources if required.
  • Create sales on site for future events and work with marketing
  • Collaborate with other all required departments when planning and executing an event and insure timely completion of all event components as per client’s requirements.
  • Work with Executive Chef and the client to determine a proper menu for each event.
  • You will coordinate menu planning meetings as required with all relevant parties.
  • You must be available to clients at all times during their events while observing and managing key service components of events.
  • You will be responsible for coordinating non-food supplies required for each event, including but not limited to linens and laundry suppliers, staffing agencies, equipment rental companies and florists.
  • Responsible for coordinating the layout for the event space according to the client’s requirements and health & safety requirements.
  • Ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed by all staff working during set-up for events and event day.
  • Keeping financial and administrative records of any changes that may affect the final billing for each event.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed :

  • Post-secondary diploma required; preference for post-secondary degree, in a related field, preferably Hospitality and / or Event Planning.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in planning and executing events in a medium to large scale events
  • The ability to work well independently on several projects concurrently, and possess excellent communication, organizational and creative thinking skills.
  • Focus on maximizing revenue consistent with providing the client with value and exceptional service.
  • Software proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, is required; knowledge and experience in the event management booking software is preferred.
  • Strong initiative and hospitality orientation; Project Management, organizational and prioritizing skills; problem solving and detail oriented.
  • Demonstrate flexibility, pleasant persona coupled with sound judgment, discreet and able to maintain confidential information

    • Additional Information

    What Makes Sodexo / Entegra Different :

    Working with us is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You  belong  in a company that allows you to  act  with purpose and  thrive  in your own way. In addition, we offer :

  • Flexible work environment
  • Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
  • Training and development programs
  • Countless opportunities for growth
  • Corporate responsibility & sustainability
  • An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards  here
  • And so much more!

    • Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

    We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

    Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

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