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• Assist with the responsibility and management of this contract when & where needed
• Oversee the efficient running of the unit
• Supervising employees and ensuring duties and tasks under your control are covered by staff available
• Ensure preparation, presentation, hygiene and service standards are maintained
• Assisting with all aspects of unit administration
• Maintaining of all Fedics standards and controls
• To provide the financial controller with daily costings
• Oversee stock and ensure compliance within company policy and procedures
• Analyse and pre-empt client needs and possible complaints
  
  

• Assist with the responsibility and management of this contract when & where needed
• Oversee the efficient running of the unit
• Supervising employees and ensuring duties and tasks under your control are covered by staff available
• Ensure preparation, presentation, hygiene and service standards are maintained
• Assisting with all aspects of unit administration
• Maintaining of all Fedics standards and controls
• To provide the financial controller with daily costings
• Oversee stock and ensure compliance within company policy and procedures
• Analyse and pre-empt client needs and possible complaints
  
  

• Strong judgement and problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
  
  

• Verbal/written
• Organising/Planning skills
  
  

• Customer Centric
• Productivity driven
• Cost awareness & Business acumen
• Well organised and motivated self-starter
• High energy levels & My Market exposure
  
  

• Matric
• Minimum 2 - 3 years' of work experience on a supervisory level - Essential
• Knowledge of stock issues, costing and controls
• Knowledge of Fedics Hygiene & Quality Standards – Advantageous
• Must have previous/current experience in Healthcare.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Facilities Services

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Date Posted: 08/19/2025
Req ID: 44891
Faculty/Division: Operations and Real Estate Partnerships
Department: Food Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00041460

Description:

About us:

Catering and Event Services is a part of the campus Food Services organization, providing a wide range of affordable, sustainable, and nutritious food options to our community through excellent service, commitment to our environment and celebration of food to reflect our diverse community. The Catering and Event Services department is responsible for Chestnut Conference Centre, St. George Catering, and Campus Beverage Services. Providing food, beverage, and event services to groups from 5 to 2500.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Catering Manager, and in collaboration with the Senior Catering Supervisor and the Senior Banquet Supervisor, the Catering &Banquet Supervisor is an on-site point of contact for our event clients and is responsible for the daily operations of the unit. Responsibilities include assisting and directing clients while providing a high level of customer service. The incumbent willlead a team of casual event staff in diverse locations on campus, while providing an equally diverse range of food and beverage services. Duties include but are not limited to: catering and event logistics, preparation, execution and on-site supervision.The incumbent will assist with employee scheduling and payroll, respond to and resolve service issues. The incumbent will also meet and greet clients and make recommendations for service improvements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Directing the activities of a group all performing a similar function
• Providing detailed explanations on guidelines and expectations to staff
• Determininglogistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Checking completeness of event information
• Coordinating schedules of staff and coordinating the recruitment and training process of casual staff
• Analyzing client needs and making recommendations on event logistics and options
• Providing food handling training and ensuring compliance to government food safety regulations
• Keeping a record of any incidents or events that happen during a shift

Essential Qualifications:

• College Diploma (2 years) in Hospitality, Culinary, or Event Planning, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum three years' of experience in off-site catering and banquet experience
• The ability to execute events fromstart to finish, including setup, service, and breakdown
• Experience in handling customer inquiries and resolving complex guest concerns
• Experience directing a team performing similar functions, including scheduling staff, and coordinatingthe recruitment, onboarding, and training of casual employees
• Experience in directing and motivating staff, ensuring they adhere to established standards and procedures
• Demonstrated ability of the use of catering software’s and banquet event orders
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively is critical
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with guests, staff, and other departments
• Must be inpossession of a Provincial Class 'G' driver's license in good standing
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS teams)

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Articulate
• Diplomatic
• Multi-tasker
• Organized

Closing Date: 08/28/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type : Ancillary Operations
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 08 -- $63,963. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $81,797. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please .

• Knowledge of the customer service, basic food production principles, managing staff development and training
• Supervise staff and to attend to problems encountered at ward level
• Ability to organise and co-ordinate kitchen services efficiently
• Should be conscientious, reliable, honest, warm, energetic and punctual at all times
• Liaising with patient queries and complaints at ward level
• Ensure kitchen hygiene standards are adhered to
• Ensure administrative duties are completed timeously
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
• Crockery and Cutlery control
• Manage ad hoc projects as and when required

• Grade 12 (Matric) compulsory
• Min 2 - 3 years supervisory experience in the health care / hospitality industry is essential
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills with strong Client focus
• Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Previous Catering experience essential
• Good computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

• Knowledge of the customer service, basic food production principles, managing staff development and training
• Supervise staff and to attend to problems encountered at ward level
• Ability to organise and co-ordinate kitchen services efficiently
• Should be conscientious, reliable, honest, warm, energetic and punctual at all times
• Liaising with patient queries and complaints at ward level
• Ensure kitchen hygiene standards are adhered to
• Ensure administrative duties are completed timeously
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
• Crockery and Cutlery control
• Manage ad hoc projects as and when required

• Grade 12 (Matric) compulsory
• Min 2 - 3 years supervisory experience in the health care / hospitality industry is essential
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills with strong Client focus
• Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Previous Catering experience essential
• Good computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

• Knowledge of the customer service, basic food production principles, managing staff development and training
• Supervise staff and to attend to problems encountered at ward level
• Ability to organise and co-ordinate kitchen services efficiently
• Should be conscientious, reliable, honest, warm, energetic and punctual at all times
• Liaising with patient queries and complaints at ward level
• Ensure kitchen hygiene standards are adhered to
• Ensure administrative duties are completed timeously
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times
• Crockery and Cutlery control
• Manage ad hoc projects as and when required

• Grade 12 (Matric) compulsory
• Min 2 - 3 years supervisory experience in the health care / hospitality industry is essential
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills with strong Client focus
• Leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Previous Catering experience essential
• Good computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.