Dynamic Catering Coordinator: Events, Client Relations & Travel

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

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.