Senior Catering & Event Coordinator —

Position Overview

Kiss the Cook Catering is seeking a Senior Event Coordinator to lead the planning, execution, and client experience for corporate events, private celebrations, weddings and premium activations across the GTA. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments, loves food‑driven experiences, and can juggle logistics, people, and creative details with confidence.

The Senior Event Coordinator will be responsible for full-service event planning from inquiry to execution, ensuring seamless communication between clients, kitchen, service teams, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Event Planning — Lead full‑cycle planning for corporate catering, weddings, social events, and large activations. Build timelines, floor plans, and service flows.
- Client Management — Serve as the primary client contact for full-service events. Conduct consultations, tastings, set-ups, and ensure expectations are clearly translated into orders.
- Logistics Coordination — Manage rentals, staffing requirements, delivery schedules, venue rules, permits, and vendor relationships.
- Team Leadership — Direct event staff onsite, support event leads, and ensure service standards align with Kiss the Cook’s hospitality values.
- Budget & Billing — Prepare quotes, track event budgets, manage change orders, and ensure accurate contracts.
- Quality Control — Oversee event setup, presentation, and service execution on select events such as weddings. Troubleshoot issues quickly and professionally.




- Post‑Event Reporting — Complete client follow-ups, event summaries, client feedback logs, and operational improvement notes.
- Training – Assist with training new event planner hires.

Qualifications

- 4–6+ years of experience in catering, hospitality, or event planning
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations, service flow, event rental requirements and logistics
- Exceptional communication and client‑facing skills
- Ability to lead teams of 5–25 staff depending on event size
- Proficiency with event software (e.g., CRM, scheduling tools, floor‑plan platforms) We use Caterease
- Ability to lift 30–40 lbs and work evenings/weekends as needed for select special events.

Core Competencies

- Leadership — Inspires confidence, maintains calm under pressure, and supports team success.
- Organization — Manages multiple events, deadlines, and moving parts with efficiency and precision.
- Hospitality Mindset — Delivers warm, polished service that reflects Kiss the Cook’s brand.
- Problem‑Solving — Anticipates challenges and resolves issues quickly onsite.
- Creativity — Contributes ideas for menu presentation, event flow, and guest experience.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding catering company
- A collaborative, food‑loving team culture
- Daily staff meals and in office parking
- Access to tastings, menu development sessions, and premium events
- A chance to shape memorable event experiences across Toronto

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Catering & Event Coordinator (Scarborough)
🏢 Kiss the Cook Catering
📍 Scarborough