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Manager, Festivals & Outdoor Events

Compass Canada
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
Student
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Flexible Work
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You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Why work with Levy Canada? Operating in over 200 locations across North America, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences at arenas, convention centres, entertainment venues and more.

From suites and concessions, to high-profile events, we are passionate about delivering the most memorable food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests.

Job Summary

As the Manager of Festivals & Outdoor Events, you will be responsible for the coordination, planning, organization, operation and control of outdoor corporate or social events while working in close collaboration with your Director and our Partner.

Now, if you were to come on board as a Manager of Festivals, Outdoor Events we'd ask you to do the following for us:

  • Plan, organize, present and coordinate outdoor events in collaboration with our team and Partner
  • Conduct site walk throughs with pertinent team members, third party contracts and our Partner
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, guests, contractors and Levy team members
  • Adequately forecast and schedule associates to meet desired operational needs and objectives
  • Recruit and onboard associates
  • Conduct inspections to ensure that service delivery meets specifications, customer expectations, and quality assurance standards
  • Achieve labour targets and budget targets
  • Adhere to AGLC requirements
  • Ensure a successful guest experience and operation for each event

Think you have what it takes to be our Manager of Festivals, Outdoor Events? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role.

  • Experience in successfully running operations with outdoor festivals, preferably in a food and beverage capacity
  • Demonstrate an ability to manage priorities and manage stress well
  • Ability to work independently while possessing strong teamwork skills
  • Have a developed business sense and a refined customer approach
  • Be meticulous, organized, rigorous and pay excellent attention to detail
  • Be proficient in Office suite software (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
  • Extensive experience in professional relations
  • Financial management skills, including weekly reduction of inducible costs and labor costs
  • Outstanding ability to communicate and build good customer relationships

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for further information.

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