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Assistant Manager, Full Time

@ Chartwells Higher Education

Etobicoke, Ontario

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a full-time Assistant Catering Manager to coordinate catered events from planning through execution. The role covers procurement, event setup and staffing, client communication, and software updates. The posting asks for a bachelor's degree with two years of experience, and flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate catering orders, procurement and rental companies
  • Oversee event setup, tear down and staffing
  • Manage event folders, proposals and Catertrax records
  • Handle client complaints and feedback
  • Serve as lead server when needed

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree with two years of experience, or equivalent
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Experience planning events, including post-event billing
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-14
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentCustomer service
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleevening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingClient sites, Restaurant or kitchen, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)

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Job description

Now, if you were to come on board as an Assistant Catering Manager, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Create event folders with labels and include relevant event information
• Assist Catertrax team in customizing the software to fit the company’s needs
• Responsible for procuring all necessary items for catering orders
• Responsible for coordinating with rental companies
• Responsible for all catering related orders
• Responsible for all setup, tear down and staffing of the events.
• Assist in updating / adding events and proposals to Catertrax program
• Handling client complaints and feedback
• Work functions as a lead server when necessary
• Provide a professional attitude and proper business attire when on-site, ready to meet or service a client at any time
• Attend and participate in the weekly operations meeting to review all logistics and pertinent items as it relates to the upcoming week’s catered events
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Services

Think you have what it takes to be a Assistant Catering Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of experience or combination of education and experience.
• Computer experience required including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to communicate effectively and must possess strong customer service skills.
• Able to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
• Demonstrated experience planning meetings and events, including scheduling, communication with clients and post-event billing.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, problem-solving and completing multiple tasks with priority and deadline.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.

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