Catering Coordinator

at  Compass Group

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!
Why work with Restaurant Associates? Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.

JOB SUMMARY

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

• Oversee, coordinate and plan events, including banquets, luncheons, coffee services, venue and AV bookings and other various functions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, associates and suppliers.
• Hire, train and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures.
• Ascertain new business and retain existing business.
• 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.

Think you have what it takes to be a Catering Coordinator? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Solid catering and event planning experience.
• Customer focused with a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to travel between client sites.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information

• Solid catering and event planning experience.
• Customer focused with a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to travel between client sites.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel