Catering Administrator | Part-Time | Spruce Meadows
Overview
The Catering Administrator will provide administrative support to the Suites & Catering Manager and Director. Administrative duties may include, but are not limited to, appointment setting; correspondence; meeting minutes; keeping the Director and the Operations Team organized; assisting with expense reports; creating PowerPoint presentations when needed; basic office supply and equipment maintenance; troubleshooting daily issues that arise in everyday operations; and general clerical duties. Will also assist in the updating of training manuals, receive visitors, sort/distribute mail and faxes, and channel necessary communications.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $24.50 CAD.
Benefits for part-time roles: Pension matching
This position will remain open until August 21, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support all aspects of suites and catering operations for events, ensuring seamless service from pre-event planning to post-event wrap-up.
- Manage pre-orders and event-day requests using platforms such as TripleSeat and MyVenue.
- Organizing and executing both backstage catering for artists and crew as well as in-suite catering for premium guests.
- Greet suite holders and catering clients upon arrival with a professional, welcoming, and engaging attitude.
- Maintain accurate catering documentation, including menus, orders, guest details, and service notes.
- Liaise between clients, culinary teams, and front-of-house (FOH) staff to ensure timely and accurate food and beverage service.
- Ensure all suites, catering areas, and service stations are stocked, set up, and guest-ready prior to event start.
- Oversee catering equipment and service ware, ensuring items are operable, sanitized, and ready for use.
- Monitor event flow, addressing guest needs promptly and efficiently to maintain high service standards.
- Assist with inventory tracking, menu updates, and catering reporting as required.
- Support event setup, breakdown, and any other operational needs as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Pro Serve Certification (mandatory).
- 2+ years of hospitality, catering coordination, or event service experience preferred.
- Previous experience with catering management software (TripleSeat, MyVenue, or similar) is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple catering orders and timelines simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients, talent, and internal teams.
- Calm and professional under pressure, with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
- Strong verbal and written skills; ability to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner with employees, clients, vendors, business contacts, etc.
- Ability to adhere to highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all proprietary business, financial, and employee matters.