Bilingual Catering Coordinator – RQ01342

Job title:

Bilingual Catering Coordinator – RQ01342

Company

Randstad

Job description

Are you a bilingual (French/English) professional with previous experience as a catering coordinator or a similar hospitaility role? Have you been responsible for preparing meeting rooms and managing catering requests? Are you looking for an opportunity to further develop your skills within a leading organization? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Bilingual Catering Coordinator to support our client’s Ottawa office (working on site). In this role you will work full time hours on a 6 month assignment, and earn a pay rate of $22.00 per hour.Advantages

• Gain experience working for a leading and globally recognized firm
• Work full time hours on a 6 month assignment
• Earn a competitive pay rate
• 37.5 hours/week,, Monday to Friday
• Work onsite
• Must be able to cover 7.30am start and/or 5.30pm close when needed

Responsibilities

• Manage all iOffice Catering Requests (new requests, edits, cancellations, dietary restrictions, quantities)
• Validate request specifications with requestors (quantity, dates, order, event details, client information)
• Closely collaborate with the AV Coordinator in managing meeting room logistics (furniture set up, meeting start and end time, meeting agenda, special requirements)
• Manage the logistics of complex catering events
• Prepare and update the food and beverage tracking sheet
• Research menus and caterers and place orders according to requirements (to meet budgets)
• Preparation of conference rooms for internal and client meetings of various sizes
• Preparation of coffee for client and staff meetings
• Clearing meeting rooms after meetings
• Coordinate and manage all invoices pertaining to events to ensure accurate costing.
• Validate information and coding for invoices needed in e-payables (finance)
• Order meals for next day catering requests
• Coordinates and manages relationships with catering and other vendors
• Backup coverage for Reception
• Other duties as required

Qualifications
Experience Required

• High school diploma required
• Previous experience working as a catering coordinator / relevant hospitality role – MUST HAVE

Technical Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office – MUST HAVE

Other Skills

• Bilingualism – strong French and intermediate level English
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the team, other staff and

customers

• Ability to adapt, meet tight deadlines and demonstrate flexibility related to changing

priorities

• Detail-focused with the ability to complete tasks with limited supervision

Summary
Are you interested in the Bilingual Catering Coordinator position in Ottawa? Apply online today!Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary

$22 per hour

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:27:02 GMT

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