Social Catering & Events Coordinator (North York)

Social Catering & Events Coordinator (North York)

24 Oct
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Encore Catering
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North York

24 Oct

Encore Catering

North York

About Us

FB Kosher, part of the Encore Catering family, specializes in creating memorable kosher celebrations and community events throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

From weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs to milestone celebrations, synagogue events, community programs and other Jewish lifecycle occasions, our team works closely with families, planners, venues and community organizations to bring meaningful events to life.

We are passionate about great food, hospitality, attention to detail and making the planning process as seamless as possible for our clients.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly organized, personable and motivated Social Catering & Events Coordinator to support our FB Kosher sales and events team.

This is a client-facing role that combines event coordination, sales support and administration, with a particular focus on social catering and Jewish lifecycle and community events.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, understands the importance and emotion behind milestone celebrations, and is comfortable managing many details at once.

Familiarity with Jewish traditions, lifecycle events, kosher catering and the Toronto Jewish community is a strong asset. Candidates should either have this understanding already or be enthusiastic about learning the traditions, terminology and expectations that are important to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the sales and coordination team throughout the event planning process
- Communicate with clients by phone and email regarding event details, updates and requirements
- Assist with planning and coordinating weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, milestone celebrations, synagogue events, community events and other social functions
- Help prepare proposals,



event documents, labels, staff packages and other event materials
- Maintain accurate client and event information
- Coordinate event details internally with sales, culinary, operations and staffing teams
- Assist with client tastings, including preparing the tasting room and welcoming clients
- Greet clients and visitors warmly and professionally
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls
- Compose and send emails on behalf of sales representatives and coordinators
- Perform data entry and maintain organized records and files
- Use Microsoft Office, email and internal systems for day-to-day administrative and event-related tasks
- Help ensure important cultural, religious, dietary and event-specific requirements are communicated accurately to the appropriate teams
- Provide additional administrative and event support as required
- Occasionally assist with events or client needs outside regular office hours

Qualifications

- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, events, administration or customer service is preferred
- Experience with social catering, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs or other lifecycle events is a strong asset
- Familiarity with Jewish traditions, holidays, lifecycle events and community organizations is a solid asset
- Understanding of kosher catering and dietary requirements is an asset




- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable managing multiple events, clients and priorities simultaneously
- Friendly, confident and professional when communicating with clients
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for hospitality, events and creating memorable client experiences

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter with your application by email to [email protected] . We would love to hear about your experience with events, hospitality or the Jewish community and why this role interests you.

Why Join FB Kosher / Encore Catering?

- Be part of meaningful celebrations and major moments in our clients' lives
- Work on exciting social, community and lifecycle events throughout Toronto
- Join an experienced and collaborative catering and events team
- Opportunity to learn and grow within the catering and hospitality industry
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Company events
- Discounted or complimentary food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Casual dress

Schedule

- Monday to Friday
- 8-hour shifts
- Some evenings and weekends may be required depending on events

Education

Secondary School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Administrative, hospitality, catering, event coordination or customer service experience: 1+ year preferred.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Social Catering & Events Coordinator (North York)
🏢 Encore Catering
📍 North York

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