About Us
From NHL hockey games to concerts and high-profile special events, we are passionate about delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests. As a premier sports and events venue, our success is driven by strong leadership, operational excellence, and a collaborative, people-first culture.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Catering to lead catering sales and planning for a fast-paced hockey and special events venue. This role is responsible for managing a team of up to 25 employees across catering sales and catering planning, while overseeing high-volume, high-profile events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 25 team members across catering planning and operations

Provide on-site leadership during events, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client and venue expectations

Maintain a solid working knowledge of venue operations, policies, and procedures

Collaborate closely with Operations, Culinary, and Event teams to ensure successful planning and delivery of all events

Manage full-cycle catering planning and work in conjunction with the Partner

Actively up-sell enhancements and premium offerings to maximize event revenue

Prepare and present weekly and monthly sales and revenue reports

Participate in weekly revenue meetings





Serve as a senior point of contact for clients

Consult with clients to understand their vision and provide creative, tailored event solutions

Maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and community partners

Prepare accurate quotes, contracts, and event documentation

Maintain organized and confidential sales and client files

Utilize catering and sales systems to track account history, bookings, and reporting

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in catering sales management within a venue, hotel, or catering company

Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, ideally in a high-volume or event-driven environment

Strong understanding of large-scale events, premium hospitality, and live sports or special events operations

Proven ability to drive revenue, manage client relationships, and close sales

Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities

High level of professionalism, adaptability, and accountability

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; catering or event management software considered an asset

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event-driven schedules as required

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📌 Manager, Catering (Ontario)
🏢 Compass Group Canada
📍 Ontario