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Catering Coordinator

Req ID: 1414767
Category: Catering Management – SALARY
Brand: CVE (Catering, Venues & Events)
Location: Toronto, ON
Posting Date: April 9, 2025

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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!

Gourmet Cuisine has been providing unparalleled fine catering and event planning services for private and corporate functions since 1991. From menu creation to presentation to event logistics, we deliver outstanding dining experiences that people remember well after they leave. As a full service events company, we provide a variety of menu options, serving staff, bartenders, chefs, rentals, entertainment, valet, floral and decor. Whatever vision you have for your event, our chefs and special events team will take it above and beyond your expectations.

Why work with Gourmet Cuisine? 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 centers and call centers. 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 a Catering Coordinator, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

Oversee, coordinate and plan events, including banquets, luncheons, coffee services, venue and AV bookings and other various functions.
Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, associates and suppliers.
Hire, train and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures.
Ascertain new business and retain existing business.
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.

Think you have what it takes to be a Catering Coordinator? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

Solid catering and event planning experience.
Customer focused with a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Superior attention to detail.
Valid drivers’ license and ability to travel between client sites.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
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.