Events & Catering Specialists

Job title:

Events & Catering Specialists

Company

Compass Group

Job description

Location: TorontoYou 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!Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.Event CoordinatorJob SummaryOur Events & Catering Team is currently seeking a highly organized and dynamic Events & Catering Specialist to join our team! The Events & Catering Specialist will be responsible for planning and coordinating and executing events in our Conference Centre while ensuring seamless operations and exceptional client satisfaction.Reporting to the Director, Events and Catering the Events & Catering Specialist is responsible for supporting a variety of events including liaising with the Senior Conference Centre Manager and various business units to maximize efficiencies in the business and providing a seamless, consistent approach to events. The role manages logistical coordination of events and shares information and best practices. This role has the delegated responsibility for the successful project management, coordination and execution of events with minimal direction.

Now, if you were to come on board as our we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Event coordination – Ensure delivery of events and conferences to a wide range of business and technical platforms. Includes problem identification to measuring the effectiveness of implemented solutions. Manage hybrid and live events which includes booking space, coordinating stakeholder requirements for room set up, staging & audio visual, food and beverage. Ensure clear understanding of requirements and make recommendations. Manage budgets and financial reconciliation.
• Develop detailed event plans, including timelines, layouts and logistics
• Coordinate with our internal teams (Catering, AV, Facilities)
• Relationship building – Build relationships and coordinate with internal teams (Catering, AV, Facilities) and external vendors to ensure all events are delivered with consistency and in a timely, effective and cost-efficient manner.

Think you have what it takes to be our Events & Catering Specialist? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of event experience
• Strong communication and analytical skills, well development interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well developed organization skills, ability to adapt to changing circumstances with ease
• Proficiency in event Management Software, EMS is a bonus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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 for further information.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:49:41 GMT

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