Catering Manager - Contract Position

Aramark; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider in Waterloo is seeking a Catering Manager for a one-year contract. The role involves leading catering and event services, ensuring exceptional service delivery while overseeing staff. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in hospitality or catering. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential. This position requires flexibility in working hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming requests for catered services.
• Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers’ needs.
• Train and lead employees to ensure quality in final presentation.

Skills

Effective time-management skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in culinary, hospitality or business

Job description

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Requisition #: 613266

Location: Waterloo, ON, CA, N2H 6P6

Career Area: Professional & Management

Job Description

Aramark is recruiting a Catering Manager for a one-year contract position. The Catering Manager develops and leads the catering and conference event services at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON. The Catering Manager leads all aspects of catering solutions and special events. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of events and catering delivery requests in line with customer expectations and service standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive incoming requests for catered services, input into CaterTrax catering program
• Facilitate the delivery of prepared food and set up of events crafted from BEO’s.
• Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers’ needs
• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Conduct campus outreach to various departments to market Aramark’s catering service
• Attend community events or reach out to community to market Aramark’s catering services
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events
• Train and lead employees to ensure event standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
• Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event.
• Meet with the Executive Chef regarding special requests or large events
• Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables
• Oversee Bar Operations, including bar orders and weekly inventory

This job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• A valid Ontario driver’s license is required for occasional use of fleet vehicle
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in culinary, hospitality or business is an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
• Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering is required
• Previous experience in marketing or sales within the hospitality or retail sector is preferred
• Must be reliable with effective time-management skills to be able to work autonomously
• Available to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends
• Must have excellent communications skills
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

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About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

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