Location: Toronto, Ontario
Company: Encore Catering
About Us: Encore Catering is a premier catering company in Toronto, Ontario, known for our commitment to excellence and passion for creating memorable events. We pride ourselves on our dedication to quality, creativity, and outstanding customer service.
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Administrative Assistant to support our sales team and catering coordinators. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for the events industry, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills. The Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office and the success of our events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answering and directing phone calls in a professional manner
- Assisting with the creation and printing of labels and staff packages for events
- Maintaining a clean and organized office environment
- Setting up the tasting room for client meetings
- Greeting clients and visitors warmly and professionally
- Composing and sending emails on behalf of the sales team and coordinators
- Utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for various administrative tasks
- Performing data entry and managing records as needed
- Supporting the sales team with administrative tasks as required
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in office administration or related fields are a plus
- Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Above-average computer skills, including familiarity with email management and data entry
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- A passion for the events industry and a desire to contribute to the success of our events
- Friendly and professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills
- IN ORDER to be considered for this role - a Cover Letter must be sent
Why Join Encore Catering:
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team
- Involvement in exciting and diverse events
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person