Assistant Catering Manager

eBrandon; Brandon; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! Keystone Centre in Brandon, MB seeks an Assistant Catering Manager to lead diverse food service operations for events at a central hub. You will drive purchasing, inventory control, and forecasting while ensuring food safety and staff coaching across teams.

The role emphasizes client satisfaction, account growth support, and adherence to sanitation and safety standards in a dynamic catering environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse food service operations to influence client satisfaction and retention.
• Implement standard processes and performance metrics to drive excellence.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and food cost management, including forecasting.
• Champion food safety and workplace safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Purchasing

Inventory management

Scheduling

Food safety

Sanitation

Coaching teams

Compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated inventory systems

Ordering systems

Production management

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to join Sodexo Live! at The Keystone Centre. This facility is a central hub in Brandon Manitoba with full-service conference center and Arena to cater to all big or small events.

What's in it for you

• Lead diverse food service operations that directly influence client satisfaction and retention.
• Drive operational excellence through execution of standard processes and performance metrics.
• Gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, inventory control, food cost management, and forecasting.
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Build trusted client relationships while supporting account growth and profitability.
• Develop leadership skills through coaching, delegation, and team engagement initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Food service management experience with focus on purchasing, inventory, and scheduling.
• Experience using automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
• Experience supporting quality, patient satisfaction, and service delivery across operations.
• Proven success coaching teams, providing feedback, and supporting compliance and engagement.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: High school diploma or GED
• Related Experience: 1- 2 years

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.