Catering Coordinator

Chartwells Higher Education; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Catering Coordinator in Fredericton, NB. You will oversee event planning, coordinate services, and build client relationships to drive successful functions.

Ideal candidates bring solid catering experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. You will travel between client sites and support team operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Solid catering and event planning experience.
• Customer-focused with a friendly, outgoing service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Excellent time and resource management.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between client sites.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Catering & event planning

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, and/or employee incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

Now, if you were to come on board as aCatering 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 aCatering 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.
• 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.