Catering Coordinator Full Time at Compass Group Canada

How You Will Make An Impact

You will be responsible for managing the catering department which includes, overseeing catering crews as they plan and prepare to serve food at events such as wedding receptions, office functions and large parties.

As a Catering Coordinator, You Will

Oversee, coordinate, and plan events, including banquets, luncheons, coffee services, venue and AV bookings and other various functions

Hire, train, and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures

Travel between client locations

Ensure each catering function is well planned and prepared, successfully carried-out and financially sound

Ensure specifications and requests of each catering event are communicated and executed down the channel effectively

Identify and resolve event issues to minimize complications

About You

Solid catering and event planning experience.

Customer focused with a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service.

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Superior attention to detail.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities

Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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