Catering Lead - Halifax, Canada - Chartwells

Chartwells

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requirements:
Must have valid driver's license, food service/catering experience an asset

Job Summary:

Manages the catering department of a food service provider and oversees catering crews as they plan and prepare to serve food at events such as wedding receptions, office functions, large parties, and so on.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee, coordinate and plan events, including banquets, luncheons, coffee services, venue and AV bookings and other various functions.
Hire, train and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures.
Travel between client locations.
Ensure each catering function is well planned and prepared, successfully carriedout and financially sound.
Ensure specifications and requests of each catering event are communicated and executed down the channel effectively.
Identify and resolve event issues to minimize complications.

Think you have what it takes to be a
Catering Lead? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role.

Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

Solid catering and event planning experience.
Customer focused with a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Superior attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members.
Able to work in a fastpaced environment with changing work priorities.