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 09/14/2026 to 09/14/2028

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.

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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. A G driver's license would be considered an asset.

Employee Type: Temporary

Classification: P&M FT- Band 01

Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

The target hiring salary for this position is 80% of midpoint and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

Posting Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 08/31/2026