Catering Coordinator

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is looking for a Catering Coordinator to oversee and coordinate events, from banquets to coffee services, ensuring flawless execution and client satisfaction. Travel between client sites is required.

The role emphasizes building client and supplier relationships, staff scheduling, and maintaining service quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Solid catering and event planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate and plan events, including banquets, luncheons, coffee services, venue and AV bookings and other functions.

Skills

Catering planning

Event planning

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Teamwork

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job 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.
• Superior attention to detail.
• 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.