Event Logistics Manager - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - Street Eats Market

Description

About Us:

Street Eats Market orchestrates unparalleled food market events, setting us apart in the culinary landscape. Our mission is to craft unforgettable experiences that tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories for our attendees. Guided by values of innovation, authenticity, and community engagement, we are committed to elevating the street food culture, bringing together diverse culinary talents and passionate food enthusiasts in a vibrant celebration of flavors.


Role Brief:
The Event Logistics Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that our food market events unfold seamlessly. As the mainstay during event days, this individual supervises on-site activities from initial set-up to the final teardown. Beyond the bustle of event days, this role is instrumental in inventory management, supplier communication, and contract oversight.


Primary Duties & Responsibilities:


On-Site Supervision:
Guide the set-up and teardown of event paraphernalia, including tables, chairs, tents, washrooms, and other related items.


Inventory Oversight:
Manage inventory in storage, ensuring items are well-maintained and instituting an efficient inventory tracking system.


Staff Management:
Hire, onboard, and oversee part-time staff to guarantee productive task allocation and timely task execution.


Supplier Engagement:
Foster robust relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and availability of required event items.


Event Layout Planning:
Confer with the event manager to finalize event floorplans and affirm all logístical elements are prearranged.


Budget Adherence:
Stick firmly to the event budget, distinguishing between in-house assets and rented items.


Event-Day Communication:

Serve as the primary liaison on event days, communicating with cleaning crews, security personnel, and addressing any logístical challenges.

Contract Stewardship:
Direct contract management endeavors, ensuring agreements with suppliers are timely and align with our requirements.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in event logistics or similar domain.
• Acute organizational acumen with adept multitasking abilities.
• Proficient team management capabilities.
• Astute budget management expertise.
• Clear and assertive communication skills.
• Availability during weekends, especially for Friday setups and teardown on Sunday evenings or Monday mornings.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fastpaced environment
• Familiarity with inventory management systems is advantageous.

Working Commitment:
The position demands approximately 80 hours monthly, predominantly centered around our weekend events. Event magnitude and regularity might necessitate additional hours.


Note:
While the Event Logistics Manager ensures flawless logístical execution, they won't be handling vendor relationships.

We offer competitive compensation packages based on experience.

If you are a highly organized individual with a passion for creating memorable events, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 20 per week


Salary:
$29.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• GTA, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- logistics: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person