Date Posted: 03/10/2026

Req ID: 47291

Faculty/Division: University Operations & Real Estate Partnerships

Department: Food Services - Catering & Event Services

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: No

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 The 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, the Catering Events Coordinator is the primary point of contact for our event clients. They are responsible for assisting clients in arranging food, beverage, and equipment to satisfy their event needs. Working closely with the Senior Catering Supervisor, and the culinary leadership team, the Catering Events Coordinator is part of a highly collaborative team taskedwith delivering great event experiences for groups from 5 to 1000 people. Responsibilities include assisting and directing clients, while providing a high level of customer service. Duties include: analyzing client needs and making recommendations on event logistics and options, overseeing the implementation of event plans and activities, preparing service contracts and invoices using templates, conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes, and calling targeted potential clients to generate sales leads through the promotion of event services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing events and activities
• Working with the Catering Manager and the culinary leadership team to develop accurate cost estimates for clients
• Liaising with clients and vendors to resolve minor complaints and address issues
• Calling targeted potential clients to generate sales leads through the promotion of event services
• Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes
• Processing and issuing invoices and verifying that supporting documentation is attached to financial records before processing
• Analyzing administrative processes and procedures and recommending changes for improvement

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in hospitality or event management, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the hospitality industry.
• Minimum three (3) years in an event services role or comparable environment
• Two (2) years of experience working with catering management software and demonstrated ability to learn new software applications
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate to students, staff and a wide variety of professional groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across many mediums (email, phone, verbal)
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
• Intermediate computer skills relating to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience using catering management software such as Catertrax, or Hospitality Hub (Sabretooth)

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Articulate
• Communicator
• Courteous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resilient

Please Note

• This is a new position.
• Can include weekends and evening work.

A copy of the detailed position description is available to USW employees upon request to the Operations and Real Estate Partnerships Office.

Closing Date: 03/23/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Hospitality

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.

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Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening 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 http://uoft.me/UP.

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 contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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