Catering Supervisor, Casual Part Time

Eurest; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lazy Gourmet is hiring a Catering Supervisor in Vancouver to lead on-site staff for plated dinners and catering events. You will manage service timelines, floor plans, and client interactions to ensure a seamless experience.

Ideal candidates bring leadership, excellent customer service, and strong problem solving. The role involves driving to events, coordinating staff, and ensuring compliance with standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience leading on-site catering staff and coordinating service.
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution abilities.
• Strong problem solving and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and manage event setups and service timelines.
• Ensure food is presented, served, and displayed to standards.
• Load vans with catering supplies and drive to event locations.
• Make quick, efficient decisions and coordinate with clients.
• Return equipment and supplies to the facility after events.

Skills

Staff leadership

Event management

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

63446-Lazy Gourmet Cateri | 63446
1545 West 3rd Avenue
VANCOUVER, BC V6J 1J8, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $23 CAD to $26 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The hourly wage rate for this position is $23.00 to $26.00 Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings 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

The Lazy Gourmet has provided exceptional culinary experiences in Vancouver for over 45 years. We are recognized for our creativity, use of fresh local ingredients, and excellent hospitality. We meticulously prepare everything from plated dinners to catering boxes and high-profile events. As part of Compass Group Canada, we also provide national support, growth opportunities, and access to a network of culinary professionals.

Job Summary

• Managing a catered event requires solution-based thinking, speed and sense of urgency while following timelines, as well as attention to detail for service floor plans and table maps for plated dinners. This is a leadership role that requires managing the on-site staff and keeping everyone on task, while also overseeing the entire scope of service and liaising with our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Catering Supervisor is responsible for managing staff and following timelines for event setups and service.
• Ensure all food is presented, served, and displayed per standards.
• Loading vans with catering supplies and ensuring all items are accounted for.
• Driving to event locations.
• Quick, efficient decision making.
• Return food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility

Qualifications

• Must drive and have a valid BC Driver's Licence. MANDATORY.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Adept at conflict resolution.
• Advanced problem solving and delegating skills.
• Confident leadership qualities including staff motivation, staff direction.
• Good attention to detail
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position