Assistant Catering Manager

Dexterra; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dexterra Group is a leading North American provider of managed services in built environments, offering stable opportunities in a remote region. The role focuses on event planning, staff management, operations, budgeting, and quality control across catering services.

Ideal candidates have food & beverage experience, QuickBooks skills, and strong customer service. A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift equipment are required, with some weekend work possible.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or strong familiarity with the food & beverage or catering industry.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional customer service and communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and transport catering equipment and supplies.
• Food Safe and Serving It Right (SIR) certifications (required).
• Ability to pass a criminal record check.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends when events require.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to define event requirements, create menus, and provide cost estimates.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise catering and kitchen staff.
• Oversee all aspects of the event, including food preparation, service, and logistics like transportation of food and equipment.
• Manage budgets, control costs, monitor inventory, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Ensure food and service quality meet high standards and comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Maintain contact with clients before, during, and after events to ensure satisfaction and handle any complaints.

Skills

Food & Beverage experience

Catering industry knowledge

QuickBooks proficiency

Customer service

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift equipment

SIR & Food Safe certifications

Education

Food Safe certification

Serving It Right (SIR) certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence acrossthe entire continentNorth America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.Work That Matters, People Who Care

• Event planning:

  Consult with clients to define event requirements, create menus, and provide cost estimates.

• Staff management:

  Hire, train, schedule, and supervise catering and kitchen staff.

• Operations management:

  Oversee all aspects of the event, including food preparation, service, and logistics like transportation of food and equipment.

• Budget and inventory:

  Manage budgets, control costs, monitor inventory, and negotiate with suppliers.

• Quality control:

  Ensure food and service quality meet high standards and comply with all health and safety regulations.

• Client relations:

  Maintain contact with clients before, during, and after events to ensure satisfaction and handle any complaints.

• Previous experience or strong familiarity with the food & beverage or catering industry
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and strong organizational skills
• Exceptional customer service and communication abilities
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and transport catering equipment and supplies
• Food Safe and Serving It Right (SIR) certifications (required)
• Ability to pass a criminal record check
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends when events require

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Experience one of the most remote locales in the world and enjoy the arctic scenery!
• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assisstance program.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request. #IND6