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Senior Event Specialist

Req ID: 1381643
Category: Foodservice Management – SALARY
Brand: Restaurant Associates (EPC)
Location: Toronto, ON
Posting Date: December 17, 2024

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Who Are We?

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!

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.

What’s in it for you?

Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Job Summary

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

Attend client meetings to understand their needs and provide expertise on planning and execution and service delivery.
Place orders for office catering and ensure accurate labeling for all food items.
Lead daily BEO meetings to review the upcoming day’s events and address any outstanding needs.
Send security access details for all event attendees.
Walk buffet lines and setups to ensure proper labeling and alignment with dietary requirements.
Delegate tasks to the bookings and events team, ensuring priorities are clear and timelines are met.
Train team members in EMS, CVENT, and other relevant systems.
Provide day-to-day support for the concierge and events teams, reinforcing established SOPs.
Mentor team members and address planning-related questions or challenges.
Establish rapport with frequent bookers, acting as a consistent point of contact for their events.
Provide quotes to organizers and assist them with realistic budgeting for standard events.
Maintain a friendly, professional, and flexible approach to all client interactions.
Request quotes from suppliers and caterers for signature and buyout events, ensuring alignment with event requirements.
Liaise with vendors to secure necessary materials and services for events.

Think you have what it takes to be our Senior Event Specialist? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

Post-secondary education with at least 4 years of progressive foodservice management experience in a licensed full-service environment.
Strong leadership skills and proven ability to supervise and secure the co-operation and engagement of the managed employees.
Demonstrated creative flair for menu planning, preparation and presentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Effective team player who works collaboratively with others.
Advanced Food Safety Training (AFST) plus Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety Certification training (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire).

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.