General Manager, Catering

Very successful Hospitality Group is expanding, and requires a GENERAL MANAGER to be the head of the Catering division of this multi-branded Hospitality group.

Our client is a hospitality company operating in the hospitality and tourism sector with multiple concepts and brands on Vancouver Island, Head Office Victoria, BC.

The Catering division has become Victoria’s leading professional caterer for corporate events, weddings, office functions, social occasions and celebrations, and are the proud catering partner to some of Victoria’s best venues including a local landmark Hotel, Government venues and schools.

THEY ARE: a cutting edge, sophisticated, fresh, and dynamic multi-branded hospitality group with a vision.  

THEY OFFER:  a very rewarding career for a creative, innovative and visionary General Manager!

Short position description:

Leading this high volume catering operation with a large staff, requires a hands-on leader and mentor that strives for service excellence and has a solid background in high-volume catering. This GM will be a visionary for creative, innovative service and product ideas and posses strong knowledge of food & beverage trends, is passionate about coaching and developing the team.

The General Manager will be overseeing the entire catering division, including support and guidance for event sales, business development and be involved in implementing marketing and promotional activities and strategies.

The company is planning an exciting expansion that will offer additional concepts in the near future.  This is an opportunity for an inspired, passionate General Manager to lead his/her team through future change and beyond.

Education & Experience:

The successful candidate ideally has 5 years of senior management experience in high volume F&B operations including catering operations. This may be also a great opportunity for an Executive Chef/Owner of a catering company.

  • 3 years leading role experience in event planning, including high volume, casual, upscale casual and fine dining events
  • A hospitality degree
  • Excellent team leader, developer & motivator
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective decision making skills and strong problem solving skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Passion for the F&B/hospitality industry
  • In touch with food & beverage trends
  • Computer literate with MS Office applications and excellent understanding of POS systems

Exceptional Career Opportunity

Be part of a dynamic team with great people!

Excellent Salary, Bonus, Benefits & many Perks

Interested candidates please forward complete Resumé in confidence to: carla@dietzelintl.com
Confidentiality assured to all applicants