On-Site Event Catering Supervisor

Compass Group Canada; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work recognition

Health benefits

Learning and career opportunities

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead on-site event staff and ensure impeccable service from setup to closeout. You will manage timelines, coordinate schedules, and maintain order while engaging with clients and managers to deliver a superior dining experience.

Your role requires leadership, problem solving, and a calm, efficient approach under pressure. Valid food handling and beverage service certificates are required, with open availability for morning and evening

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Adept at conflict resolution.
• Advanced problem solving and delegating skills.
• Confident leadership qualities including staff motivation, staff direction.
• Ability to follow and maintain written and oral directions for timelines and room setups.
• Extremely well organized and efficient; able to multi-task.
• Good attention to detail.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• The Catering Supervisor is responsible for managing staff and following timelines for event setups and service.
• Engaging with clients and Managers and maintaining a rapport while running events.
• Ensure all food is presented, served, and displayed per standards.
• Log and maintain food temperatures
• Coordinate catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion
• Maintaining a calm demeanor while under pressure.
• Quick, efficient decision making
• Thoroughly clean location after event is completed and assist with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks
• Ensure strict compliance with Compass' Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Leadership

Delegation

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent

Responsible Beverage Service Certificate

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead on-site event staff and ensure impeccable service from setup to closeout. You will manage timelines, coordinate schedules, and maintain order while engaging with clients and managers to deliver a superior dining experience.

Your role requires leadership, problem solving, and a calm, efficient approach under pressure. Valid food handling and beverage service certificates are required, with open availability for morning and evening