Catering & Premium Manager

Compass Group North America; Regina; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global foodservice company in Canada is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee catering operations, ensure quality service delivery, and lead a team. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Hospitality, with strong management skills and a focus on client relationships. A minimum of three years of experience in a food service environment is required, alongside three years in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• At least three years of related hospitality experience in a food service environment.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to control food and labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and organize catering orders with weekly invoicing.
• Ensure specifications of catering events are effectively communicated.
• Maintain compliance with industry and legislative standards.

Skills

Management skills

Client relationship-building

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Degree in Hospitality/Food Service

AFST (Advanced Food Safety Training)

Job description

Overview

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company 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 operate in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Why work with Levy Canada? Operating in over 200 locations across North America, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and a love for great food to create unforgettable experiences at arenas, convention centres, entertainment venues and more.

From suites and concessions to high-profile events, we are passionate about delivering the most memorable food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests.

Job Summary

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

• Monitor and organize catering orders with weekly invoicing
• Perform administrative duties, including: all booking, coordinating and follow-up on all catering events, reconciling billing and invoices and preparing month end
• Ensure specifications and requests of each catering event are communicated and executed down the channel effectively
• Work collaboratively on menu planning with clients and Executive Chef, and identify revenue-generating opportunities
• Assist in production, hiring, employee training, staff scheduling, associate supervising, as well as addressing and resolving employee relations issues
• Direct department activities and maintain highest-quality service standards
• Maintain compliance with industry, company, and legislative standards
• Develop team and provide performance improvement programs

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Hospitality/Food Service
• AFST (Advanced Food Safety Training)
• Strong management skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates
• Excellent client relationship-building and communication skills
• At least three or more years of related hospitality experience in a food service environment, as well as 3 years’ supervisory experience
• Ability to control food and labour costs
• Detail-oriented and a strong team player
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with utilizing multiple supporting programs
• Must have ability to support managing larger groups in the main Retail Food operation

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.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.