Description

How you will make an Impact: Our Catering Supervisors are the face of the company for in office 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.






• 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 Drivers 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.


• Able to accurately read event orders and organize deliveries for the day


• Adept at conflict resolution.


• Advanced problem solving and delegating skills


• 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


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position