Sales and Events Coordinator

at  Bytown Catering

JOB OVERVIEW

Do you have a passion for great food and even better service? We’re looking for energetic customer focused individuals ready to spice up their career in the heart of the food service industry. If you love making people’s day as much as we do, this job is for you.
Bytown Catering requires a bilingual Sales and Events Coordinator who will be responsible for helping clients plan their catered events including weddings and galas, corporate events, major special events, daily meal services , and more. As a Sales and Events Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with clients to create their menus, plan out their meal service, coordinate with venues and other vendors on floor plans and rentals, issue invoices and take payments, and ensure that all details have been looked at and outlined to help ensure an outstanding service for our clients. Sales and Events coordinators also have an opportunity to support general marketing and sales activities (e.g. social media, wedding shows, promotional programs), contribute to menu development, and and to work on events.
Candidates with extensive experience will have opportunities to work on our highest profile events and on events at our largest venues. Candidates newer to the industry or role will start by learning to efficiently process online orders, daily meal services, and smaller events such as meetings and lunches.

At all levels, attention to detail is essential, along with excellent customer service, organizational, time management and communications skills. The ideal candidate meets the following qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and French (required)
• A positive, professional, and customer focused demeanor
• An ability to work collaboratively with clients, venues, vendors and the catering operations department to plan catering orders and events to run flawlessly
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and an ability to learn and efficiently use new programs (e.g. Caterease, Customer Relationship Management systems)
• Asset qualifications considered in the hiring process include previous experience in event coordination, experience in the hospitality or the food services industry, sales or cutomer support experience in a similar environment, relevant education, or other skills/experience that you feel would help you succeed in the role
• Candidate should have a driver’s license and may be required to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance.

Bytown Catering is Ottawa-Gatineau regions #1 choice for catering services. We are a growing locally-owned and operated business providing a range of food services across Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais region that include catering, outlets, restaurants, banquet hall rentals, Beavertails Mobile franchise and wholesale production. Through all our growth, we remain true to our philosophy of excellence, continuous improvement, and respect for ecological, social and environmental ethics. Come grow your career with us!

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