Title: Catering Coordinator, Full-time, Rogers Place Arena, Edmonton, AB
Working Title: Catering Coordinator, Full-time, Rogers Place Arena, Edmonton, AB
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: 22.00
Address: 10220 104 Ave NW Edmonton AB T5J 0H6
New Hire Schedule: Event based schedule. Need to be available evenings and weekends.
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, 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’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business 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 true 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
How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for managing the catering department which includes, overseeing catering crews as they plan and prepare to serve food at events such as wedding receptions, office functions and large parties.
As a Catering Coordinator, you will:
- Oversee, coordinate, and plan events, including banquets, luncheons, coffee services, venue and AV bookings and other various functions
- Hire, train, and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
- 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
About you:
- Solid catering and event planning experience.
- Customer focused with a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
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 PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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Event Planning, Food Service, Catering, Hospitality
