Assistant Operations Manager

Compass Canada • Edmonton, AB

31d • CA$20 - CA$26

About The Position

You will be responsible for managing the catering department which includes, overseeing catering crews as they plan and prepare to serve food at events such as wedding receptions, office functions and large parties.

Requirements

• 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 fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel

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 carried-out 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed