Manager, Catering

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Manager, Catering will lead a team of 25 employees to oversee catering sales, planning, and operational execution for high-profile events. They are responsible for driving revenue, managing client relationships, and ensuring seamless event delivery in a fast-paced venue environment.

Job details

About Us: From NHL hockey games to concerts and high-profile special events, we are passionate about delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests. As a premier sports and events venue, our success is driven by strong leadership, operational excellence, and a collaborative, people-first culture. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Manager, Catering to lead catering sales and planning for a fast-paced hockey and special events venue. This role is responsible for managing a team of up to 25 employees across catering sales and catering planning, while overseeing high-volume, high-profile events. Key Responsibilities * Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to 25 team members across catering planning and operations * Provide on-site leadership during events, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client and venue expectations * Maintain a strong working knowledge of venue operations, policies, and procedures * Collaborate closely with Operations, Culinary, and Event teams to ensure successful planning and delivery of all events * Manage full-cycle catering planning and work in conjunction with the Partner * Actively up-sell enhancements and premium offerings to maximize event revenue * Prepare and present weekly and monthly sales and revenue reports * Participate in weekly revenue meetings * Serve as a senior point of contact for clients * Consult with clients to understand their vision and provide creative, tailored event solutions * Maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and community partners * Prepare accurate quotes, contracts, and event documentation * Maintain organized and confidential sales and client files * Utilize catering and sales systems to track account history, bookings, and reporting Qualifications & Experience * Minimum 2 years of experience in catering sales management within a venue, hotel, or catering company * Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, ideally in a high-volume or event-driven environment * Strong understanding of large-scale events, premium hospitality, and live sports or special events operations * Proven ability to drive revenue, manage client relationships, and close sales * Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills * Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities * High level of professionalism, adaptability, and accountability * Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; catering or event management software considered an asset * Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event-driven schedules as required

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in catering sales management within a venue or hospitality setting. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management systems.