Title: Catering Manager (Rogers Place)
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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
About Us: From NHL hockey games to concerts and high-profile special events, we are passionate about delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests. As a premier sports and events venue, our success is driven by strong leadership, operational excellence, and a collaborative, people-first culture.
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead catering sales and planning for a fast-paced hockey and special events venue. This role is responsible for managing a team of up to 25 employees across catering sales and catering planning, while overseeing high-volume, high-profile events.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 25 team members across catering planning and operations
- Provide on-site leadership during events, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client and venue expectation
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of venue operations, policies, and procedures
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Culinary, and Event teams to ensure successful planning and delivery of all events
- Manage full-cycle catering planning and work in conjunction with the Partner
- Actively up-sell enhancements and premium offerings to maximize event revenue
- Prepare and present weekly and monthly sales and revenue reports
- Participate in weekly revenue meetings
- Serve as a senior point of contact for clients
- Consult with clients to understand their vision and provide creative, tailored event solutions
- Maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and community partners
- Prepare accurate quotes, contracts, and event documentation
- Maintain organized and confidential sales and client files
- Utilize catering and sales systems to track account history, bookings, and reporting
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in catering sales management within a venue, hotel, or catering company
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, ideally in a high-volume or event-driven environment
- Strong understanding of large-scale events, premium hospitality, and live sports or special events operations
- Proven ability to drive revenue, manage client relationships, and close sales
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- High level of professionalism, adaptability, and accountability
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; catering or event management software considered an asset
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event-driven schedules as required
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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