Job Description

Department: Catering and Conference Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph
Temporary full-time from 02/02/2026 to 02/01/2028
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
General Purpose
The purpose of the Manager Trainee program is to develop suitable potential candidates for consideration for future regular full-time employment opportunities in Hospitality Services supervisory and management positions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and direction of a Hospitality Services Unit Manager, the trainee will rotate through and be trained in a variety of job duties and assignments that include Full Service Catering operations; alcohol service; advertising; budgeting; budget administration; purchasing; inventory control; scheduling; hiring; training and supervision of staff, planning and control activities and other related supervisory duties specific to the hospitality unit assigned to.
Requirements
Requirements of the position include: Minimum of one year post-secondary training plus some progressive experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience within the hospitality services sector may be considered. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in computer software (word, internet and spreadsheets, social media) are essential as is demonstrated ability to develop leadership skills and technical skills within an identified hospitality services area.
Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10913388
Classification: $51,128- $57,945
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.
*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.
At the University of Guelph, fostering a is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 01/19/2026
Closing Date: 02/11/2026

Skills Required