Assistant Catering Service Manager Job

Aria Ristorante is an Italian fine-dining restaurant located in downtown Toronto at 25 York Street, near Maple Leaf Square. The restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine in a contemporary urban setting, using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create elegant and refined dishes. Aria also accommodates private parties, corporate functions, and special events.
We are always looking for talented and experienced individuals to join our team. At this time, we are seeking an Assistant Catering Service Manager to help coordinate and oversee our catering operations, private events, and special functions.
Duties will include the following:
- Coordinate the planning, organization and oversight of catering and food-service operations.
- Coordinate catering orders, private events and special functions to ensure efficient and professional service.
- Communicate with clients to confirm menus, service requirements, delivery arrangements and event schedules.
- Develop and implement catering procedures, service standards and operational practices.
- Prepare staff schedules and assign duties to catering, kitchen and service employees.
- Participate in the recruitment, training, supervision and performance evaluation of catering staff.
- Coordinate with kitchen employees to ensure food preparation, presentation and delivery meet company standards.
- Monitor inventory and order food, beverages, supplies and equipment required for catering operations.
- Review catering revenues, expenses and transactions and contribute to pricing and cost-control decisions.
- Ensure catering areas, equipment and food-handling practices comply with health, safety and sanitation requirements.
- Resolve client concerns and operational issues before, during and after catering events.
- Recommend improvements to service quality, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Position Requirements:
- A college diploma in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management, business administration, or a related discipline is an asset.
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Two to three years of experience in the food service sector, including supervisory experience
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and varying schedules based on event requirements.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with clients, employees, and service providers.
Compensation and Working Conditions:
- Permanent, full-time position
- $37.00 per hour with applicable overtime pay after 44 hours of work per week
- 30 hours of work per week
Location:
- 25 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 2V5
Please apply by email at [email protected] and include your resume. Only candidates who are suitable for the position will be contacted for an in-person interview. Please do not contact the restaurant directly.