Catering Manager | Full-Time | Enercare Centre

Toronto, ON
$65,000-70,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Oak View Group:Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Overview:The Catering Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all catering operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and seamless event delivery. Working closely with the Director of Catering & Sales, culinary teams, operations, and clients, this role serves as a key liaison between sales and execution, ensuring that all catering services are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards of quality and service. The Catering Manager oversees event logistics from initial planning through execution and post-event follow-up. This includes managing event details, coordinating staffing and service requirements, ensuring proper setup and breakdown, and maintaining strong communication with internal departments and clients. The role also supports revenue growth by ensuring accurate event orders, maximizing operational efficiency, and identifying opportunities to enhance the guest experience. This position requires strong organizational skills, leadership, and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The Catering Manager plays a critical role in upholding brand standards, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting the overall success of the catering department.This role pays an annual salary of $65,000-$70,000 CADBenefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)This position will remain open until June 5, 2026. Responsibilities:

Coordinate and execute all catering events from planning through completion
Serve as a primary operational liaison between clients, sales, culinary, and operations teams
Review and finalize Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure accuracy and operational readiness
Oversee event setup, service execution, and breakdown to ensure quality and efficiency
Manage catering staff assignments, service standards, and performance during events
Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and company policies
Support the Director of Catering & Sales in achieving revenue and operational goals
Monitor labour, product usage, and operational costs to support profitability targets
Address and resolve client needs or operational challenges in real time
Conduct post-event evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement

Qualifications:

3–5 years of experience in catering, hospitality, or event management
Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Strong communication and client service skills
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and event days
Knowledge of catering operations, service standards, and event logistics preferred

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer:Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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