Sales & Event Manager - Toronto, Canada - Toben Food By Design

Toben Food By Design

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

TOBEN is one of Toronto's top catering companies known for their quality handcrafted cuisine & high-touch, full service Event Management.

The team of culinary and sales professionals are motivated, hardworking, and collaborative.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Respond to client leads in an efficient and professional manner
Gather relevant and detailed information regarding each individual event
Confidently discuss food service needs and recommend service styles and menu options
Prepare customized proposals inclusive of menu, staffing, and rental estimates
Arrange and conduct venue site visits as required with clients
Revise proposals and sellthrough services
Solidify catering contracts and sign backs
Coordinate & Schedule staffing, rentals and other event needs
Execute events onsite
Payment scheduling and invoice preparation
Conduct tastings for potential and confirmed clients
Communicate with culinary team and prepare quantified menus
Business development and outreach to build new client base
Training & development of Jr. Staff
Other duties as required.

Onsite Event Manager Responsibilities

Event execution onsite
Primary point of contact for client, venue contact, and/or planner on site
Liaise effectively between client, staffing and culinary team throughout event | Provide clear communication throughout
Delegate wait staff tasks for set up and service execution based on timeline and event package prepared by Event Sales Manager
Ensure rental checks are performed and contact rental companies regarding missing items prior to event start
Set up (with assistance from wait staff) the kitchen space
Set up decor/station items with wait staff
Post any required signage
Perform equipment checks prior to culinary arrival
Troubleshoot onsite issues & timeline changes throughout the event
Liaise with other vendors
Lead preevent meetings for all staff working during the event to confirm

- timeline/delegate duties (wait staff/culinary team)

Run the pass throughout food service
Assist culinary team where required throughout food service
Manage beverage if TOBEN is providing
Maintain positive and professional manner with staff and client alike while on site
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years Relevant Work Experience in Catering
Superior time management and organizational skills a must
Previous catering sales experience a must
Adept at Multitasking
Must hold a valid G2 or G Ontario License
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Positive, Respectful Team player

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Onsite parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:

Following all public health guidelines closely for onsite and in-office safety, masking, continued superior cleaning protocols, daily workplace screening, daily temperature checks, visitor screenings.

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON