Whether in our kitchens, dining rooms, event venues or offices, our singular purpose is to captivate guests with our unparalleled quality, service, and food and wine knowledge.  We achieve this only through the excellence, innovation and passion of our team members.  If you are seeking a rewarding career that involves first rate training and education, mentoring and development, attractive compensation, and inspiring rewards and recognition, consider joining Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Catering Manager is accountable for coordinating the logistical operations and execution of offsite events.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates the vision to all catering team members and leads by example. 
•  Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future

• Manages load in/out and tear down of events

• Regularly monitors and achieves the O&B points of technical service and points of details

• Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine

• Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote catering

• Conducts recruitment, selection and training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching

• Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills

• Assists with the tracking of sales in POS, invoicing, and managing inventory
• Liaises with vendors and rental agencies 

• Conduct briefings with event service staff prior to each function

• Approves scheduling of event staff to properly service events/functions

• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of payroll records

• Creates floor plans and agendas to ensure proper guest flow

• Review BEOs with Coordinators to ensure accuracy

• Attend site tours with Coordinators in order to coordinate the logistics for the event

• Greet clients on the day of the event and review details prior to guest arrival to ensure accuracy

• Executes the events to the highest O&B standards

• Creates post events including Moments of Truth and opportunities for future events

• Ensure all events are meeting and exceeding all Health and Safety, and Smart Serve policies

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality considered an asset
• 3-5 years in a leadership capacity managing off site catering and events
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
• WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable considered an asset
• Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong business acumen
• Team player

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **