Events & Market Manager (6 month salary contract)

Job Description

Mad Mexican has a vision to grow our artisan Mexican Food products from the Toronto-area to beyond. To do this, we need dedicated and committed team members willing to walk the fields alongside us to create our path for real Mexican food in the Canadian marketplace.

If you have a passion for delivering exceptional quality foods and service – we want you!

The Events & Farmer’s Markets Manager has the ability to manage a dynamic environment with a focus on sales, team building, team support, customer service, entrepreneurship, as well as building and growing a successful business. You will be working with the entire team towards a common goal and ensuring food and labour costs meet targeted budgets and goals.

If you are looking to be a food and/or events entrepreneur this position could help you solve all the problems and rewards that come along with owning your own business, but with the support of the company. We are looking for a resilient, team player that brings world class service and products to the people.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrating outstanding leadership in managing the team, events and the overall Mad Mexican experience.
• Increase sales by 25% over previous year.
• Reduce wastage and keep returns to under 10%.
• Analyze data regarding each Event and Market and provide strategies to improve sales.
• Provide weekly in depth and accurate sales reporting.
• Build a team full of A players – Brand Ambassadors, that are engaged, knowledgeable and are sales driven.
• Complete weekly cash reconciliation and audit report and Brand Ambassador and Co-ordinator evaluations.
• Ensure all Markets are staffed, scheduled and executed to Operations standards.
• On going communications and updates with your team and other department members.
• On going training, coaching and mentoring your team to perform at a high targeted level.
• Provide logistical support and communications with all venues to ensure venue compliance.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Events, Trade Shows, Farmers Markets and catering. You are encouraged to explore different events and festivals to help grow the Mad Mexican experience.
• Travel is required for this position to provide on site support for the various teams at different events and markets.
• Proactively manage all aspects of the events and markets resolving any challenges and logistics issues that may occur.
• Responsible for the esthetics and overall theme/feel of the event booths/market locations as per company standard.
• Detail-oriented individual will thrive in the fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of proven experience as an Events Manager or Farmer’s Markets, Catering or similar role.
• 5+ years in the food business.
• Post secondary education in Events Management
• Food Handler Certificate is required.
• “G” Driver’s License required.
• Own car is an asset.

What we offer:

• Full Time, salary 6 months contract. Extended based on performance.
• Schedule: TBD
• Salary: $60,000/Yearly
• Company products and restaurant dine-in discount
• Vacation Pay.
• End of season bonus.
• Welcome Kit.
• Professional Development.
• Team Bonding Events.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of Events and/or Markets experience do you have?
• Are you eligible to work in Canada?
• Can you commute to 64 Crockford Boulevard, Scarborough ON M1R 3C3?
• Is the compensation offered within your range?

Work Location: In person

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