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I'm Jamie Giroux, a Toronto-based catering account manager with a background as a lead chef. I translate culinary expertise into client discovery, menu design, accurate quoting, tastings, and flawless event execution that earns repeat business. I build strong vendor partnerships, coordinate staffing, rentals, décor and third-party coordination, and I lead onsite teams to deliver exceptional service under pressure while protecting margins. I'm passionate about turning complex events into memorable experiences and nurturing long-term client relationships.…I'm Jamie Giroux, a Toronto-based catering account manager with a background as a lead chef. I translate culinary expertise into client discovery, menu design, accurate quoting, tastings, and flawless event execution that earns repeat business. I build strong vendor partnerships, coordinate staffing, rentals, décor and third-party coordination, and I lead onsite teams to deliver exceptional service under pressure while protecting margins. I'm passionate about turning complex events into memorable experiences and nurturing long-term client relationships.

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I'm Jamie Giroux, a Toronto-based catering account manager with a background as a lead chef. I translate culinary expertise into client discovery, menu design, accurate quoting, tastings, and flawless event execution that earns repeat business. I build strong vendor partnerships, coordinate staffing, rentals, décor and third-party coordination, and I lead onsite teams to deliver exceptional service under pressure while protecting margins. I'm passionate about turning complex events into memorable experiences and nurturing long-term client relationships.…I'm Jamie Giroux, a Toronto-based catering account manager with a background as a lead chef. I translate culinary expertise into client discovery, menu design, accurate quoting, tastings, and flawless event execution that earns repeat business. I build strong vendor partnerships, coordinate staffing, rentals, décor and third-party coordination, and I lead onsite teams to deliver exceptional service under pressure while protecting margins. I'm passionate about turning complex events into memorable experiences and nurturing long-term client relationships.

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I’m Jamie Giroux, a Toronto-based catering account manager with a background as a lead chef. I translate culinary expertise into client discovery, menu design, accurate quoting, tastings, and flawless event execution that earns repeat business.

I build strong vendor partnerships, coordinate staffing, rentals, décor and third-party coordination, and I lead onsite teams to deliver exceptional service under pressure while protecting margins. I’m passionate about turning complex events into memorable experiences and nurturing long-term client relationships.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Lead Chef (Weddings & Galas) / Catering Account Manager at Treeline Catering

January 1, 2024 - Present

Own the client pipeline from inquiry to post-event follow-up: discovery, menu design, quotes/proposals, tastings, confirmations, and hand-off to production. Build canapé programs, plated multi-course dinners, buffets, and dessert stations; align pacing with FOH/AV/venue rules and run-of-show. Create costing sheets, portion guides, pars, and prep lists; protect margin and ensure operational feasibility. Coordinate staffing agencies, rentals, décor, signage, and suppliers; issue precise instructions and timelines. Submit complete BEOs/menus by production deadlines; maintain clean file/CRM hygiene and change logs. Lead onsite teams (hot/cold pass, expo, plating lines) and provide remote/onsite direction; deliver service recovery when needed. Upsell value-add items (late-night stations, upgraded rentals, specialty desserts) to lift average order value.

Lead Chef (Weddings & Galas) / Catering Account Management at Treeline Catering

January 1, 2024 - Present

General Manager at The Chef Upstairs

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025

Managed inbound sales inquiries; ran discovery calls and created menus/quotes that converted to confirmed events. Entered/maintained orders in Microsoft Office and ERP-style tools; coordinated clean hand-offs to kitchen/ops for Friday production reviews. Owned vendor relationships, purchasing and inventory; balanced costing, labour, and waste to protect P&L.; Built SOPs, training, and QA checklists; enforced HACCP and allergen controls across classes and private events. Led onsite execution; resolved escalations, captured feedback, and scheduled follow-up outreach to secure repeat business.