Banquet & Catering Supervisor, Full Time

How you will make an Impact: Our Catering Supervisors are the face of the company for on-site events. This position requires a very special skill set and personality. 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. As a Catering Supervisor you will: * The Catering Supervisor is responsible for managing staff and following timelines for event setups and service. * Engaging with clients and Sales Managers and maintaining a rapport while running events. * Ensure all food is presented, served, and displayed per standards. * Log and maintain food temperatures * Loading vans with catering supplies and ensuring all items are accounted for * Driving to event locations * 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 * Return food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility * Ensure strict compliance with Compass’ Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations About you: * Must drive and have a valid BC Driver's Licence. * You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent and Responsible Beverage Service Certificate for the province in which you are applying * Open availability to work both morning and evening events. * Min. 4 years of catering or hospitality management, supervisory experience. * Excellent customer service skills. * Able to accurately read event orders and organize deliveries for the day * 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 * Ability to work independently or as part of a team * Extremely well organized and efficient; able to multi-task * Good attention to detail * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position "

The Catering Supervisor manages on-site staff, oversees event timelines, and ensures food service standards are met. They are responsible for client liaison, event setup, and maintaining health and safety compliance throughout the event.

Candidates must have at least 4 years of catering or hospitality management experience and possess a valid driver's license. A valid Food Handler Certificate and Responsible Beverage Service Certificate are also required.

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Catering management
• Hospitality management
• Staff supervision
• Event planning
• Customer service
• Conflict resolution
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Time management
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Team coordination
• Communication
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Supervision
• Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Conflict Resolution
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Sales
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Quality Assurance
• Hospitality Management
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Catering Supplies
• Detail Oriented

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• Banquet Supervisor
• Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor
• Restaurant Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week