Catering Manager

Company Description

Ready for the next chapter of your career? Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality groups and help bring exceptional events to life. At Oliver & Bonacini, our Catering team delivers memorable experiences across a wide range of corporate and social events, combining culinary excellence with seamless execution.

We’re driven by innovation, creativity, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Through hands-on leadership, ongoing training, and clear growth opportunities, our managers empower their teams, build strong client relationships, and take ownership of delivering events with precision and care.

What's in it for you:

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life & disability insurance
• 50% dining discount for all O&B  for you and up to 3 guests
• RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada's leading hospitality companies, offering a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities!

Job Description

The catering manager is an integral role for the O&B catering department. It is a dual role that requires both an understanding of the sales cycle and client relationships, as well as how to support the execution of the event onsite. Working closely with the culinary team, the catering event manager will need to pull multiple event elements together to create show-stopping, creative proposals that will give O&B catering a competitive advantage over the rest.  As O&B continues to grow our catering division, the catering event manager will seek new business while maintaining relationships with our key venue partners and clients each year. 

THE DAY TO DAY:

• Seek new business opportunities for the unit & department focusing on prospects & cold calling
• Support the relationship development of our key contacts at catering partner venues.
• Actively seek new venue catering lists for O&B to join
• Respond to inquiries by setting up discovery calls to prepare impactful proposals that will help secure event leads. 
• Provide creative proposals that are on theme, on budget and on time.
• Travel to destinations for property walkthroughs and client meetings as required.
• Liaise with all vendors to create an event, which may include: event rentals, florals, DJ services & décor.
• Communicate event details and client needs with O&B culinary & operations team
• Ensure all receipts are reconciled post event and landmark fee reports are submitted
• Follow up with clients using information from post events creating opportunity for new bookings and Moment of Truth
• Contribute to bi-weekly sales forecasting and working to reach annual sales goals.
• General administrative tasks may include but are not limited to: invoicing, general accounting, printing, sending reports, maintaining emails & voicemails, filing and upkeep of client database

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience co-ordinating a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
• Prior understanding of equipment, event rentals and staffing levels is an asset
• Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with self-motivation and independent work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage clients
• Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy

Compensation: $50,000 - $56,000 base salary + an estimated at $15,000-$30,000 commission

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment 

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.