Assistant Catering Manager

Compass Group North America; Wolfville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company located in Wolfville is looking for an Assistant Catering Manager. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as creating event folders, managing catering orders, and leading service during events. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of related experience and strong customer service skills. Join us to help provide quality service and solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Paid training

Uniform and meal plans provided

Eligible for health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience or combination of education and experience.
• Able to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create event folders with labels and include relevant event information.
• Assist in customizing the software for catering needs.
• Responsible for procuring all necessary items for catering orders.
• Coordinate with rental companies for events.
• Manage all catering related orders.
• Handle client complaints and feedback.

Skills

Customer service skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Planning and organizing

Education

2 years of experience or equivalent education

Job description

Overview

Working Title: Assistant Catering Manager

Employment Status: Full-Time

Starting Hourly Rate: $22,00per hour

Address: 44 Highland Avenue Wolfville NS B4P 2R6

New Hire Schedule: 40hrs/week, hours will vary as per business needs

Start Date: ASAP

Important Information: Previous customer service and catering experience is an asset. Paid training. Uniform and meal plans provided. Eligible for health and dental benefits.

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!

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Chartwells?

We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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Job Summary

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

• Create event folders with labels and include relevant event information
• Assist Catertrax team in customizing the software to fit the company’s needs
• Responsible for procuring all necessary items for catering orders
• Responsible for coordinating with rental companies
• Responsible for all catering related orders
• Responsible for all setup, tear down and staffing of the events
• Assist in updating / adding events and proposals to Catertrax program
• Handling client complaints and feedback
• Work functions as a lead server
• Provide a professional attitude and proper business attire when on-site, ready to meet or service a client at any time
• Attend and participate in the weekly operations meeting to review all logistics and pertinent items as it relates to the upcoming week’s catered events
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services

Candidate Requirements / Qualifications

• At least two years of experience or combination of education and experience
• Computer experience required including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Able to communicate effectively and must possess strong customer service skills
• Able to lift and move up to 30 lbs
• Demonstrated experience planning meetings and events, including scheduling, communication with clients and post-event billing
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, problem-solving and completing multiple tasks with priority and deadline
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends

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.

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