Conference Services

2 months ago

North Vancouver, Canada Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier (North Vancouver) Full time

**POSITION**

Conference Services & Events Manager

**GENERAL**

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, located on the waterfront of North Vancouver, is a 106-room full-service boutique hotel featuring 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space. We are looking for a Conference Services & Events Manager who must be a multi-faceted and driven to always exceed our guests’ expectations.

**ROLE**

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Catering. The main responsibility of the Conference Services & Events Manager is to sell and manage catering events from initial booking to completion and follow-up.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Function as a member with the Catering Team to meet the business objectives of the Catering department.
- Up-sell the hotel’s services and products, suggesting suitable events, activities, floor plans and menus.
- Work closely with the client throughout the duration of the event, ensuring successful outcome from arrival to departure.
- Work also with Sales Manager’s clients to coordinate food and beverage content and requirements throughout the planning stages and site inspections, when requested.
- Organize events effectively with an acute sense of detail and ability to anticipate our client’s needs.
- Conduct site inspections and assist with walk-in inquiries and requests.
- Prepare accurate contracts in a timely fashion for client approval and signature.
- Prepare concise Banquet Event Orders, floor plans and resumes for distribution.
- Prepare reports as required.
- Other duties as required.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum two to three years of management experience in the hospitality industry.
- Minimum two years' catering or events management experience in a full-service hotel environment.
- Experienced and knowledgeable of handling large catering events would be an asset.
- Bachelor's degree in Hotel Sales or Events Management or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of presenting and discussing technical information to establish rapport and/or influence and gain understanding of others.
- Self-motivated individual who is organized and able to set and achieve goals for themselves in alignment with the department and hotel’s overall revenue goals.
- Display strong initiative and ability to make sound decisions independently.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and follow-up.
- Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, efficiency and accuracy.
- Must be able to resolve problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly
- Must be able to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hospitality systems and software such as Opera is a must.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 18 months

**Salary**: From $62,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Hotel Sales & Catering: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-11
Expected start date: 2023-10-02

  • Conference Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada ICS International Conference Services Full time

    **We are Recruiting! - Conference Coordinator** **(with a focus on Speaker & Abstract Management)** **The Company** A highly respected player at an international level, International Conference Services Ltd. (ICS), is a Professional Conference Organizer in business for over 45 years that works with national and international associations and organizations...

  • Remote in Bc

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada ICS International Conference Services Full time

    **We are Recruiting! - Payroll Coordinator** **Location** **The Company** A highly respected player at an international level, International Conference Services Ltd. (ICS), is a Professional Conference Organizer in business for over 45 years that works with national and international associations, and organizations, to host conferences, events, and...

  • Remote in Bc

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada ICS International Conference Services Full time

    **We are Recruiting! - Payroll Coordinator** **Location** **The Company** A highly respected player at an international level, International Conference Services Ltd. (ICS), is a Professional Conference Organizer in business for over 45 years that works with national and international associations, and organizations, to host conferences, events, and...

  • Conference Services Manager

    2 months ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier (North Vancouver) Full time

    **POSITION** Conference Services Manager **GENERAL** Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, located on the waterfront of North Vancouver, is a 106-room full-service boutique hotel featuring 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space. We are looking for a Conference Services & Events Manager who must be a multi-faceted and driven to always exceed our guests’...

  • Sales Manager

    1 week ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier (North Vancouver) Full time

    **POSITION** Conference Services Manager **GENERAL** Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, located on the waterfront of North Vancouver, is a 106-room full-service boutique hotel featuring 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space. We are looking for a Conference Services & Events Manager who must be a multi-faceted and driven to always exceed our guests’...

  • Conference Service Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Conference Services Coordinator to join our team. The Conference Services Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Conference Service Managers as well as ensuring up-to-date and timely communication is distributed to all operational areas with respect to in-house and upcoming...

  • Conference Service Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Conference Services Coordinator to join our team. The Conference Services Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Conference Service Managers as well as ensuring up-to-date and timely communication is distributed to all operational areas with respect to in-house and upcoming...

  • Conference Services Manager

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Full time

    Company Description Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and...

  • Conference Services Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada FAIRMONT Full time

    Company Description Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and...

  • Coordinator, Conference Services

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada McCarthy Tetrault Full time

    At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected in 2023 as one of _Canada’s Top 100 Employers_ and as one of _Canada’s Best Diversity Employers_ for the eleventh consecutive year. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and...

  • Conference Services Manager

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Conferences, Accommodations and Ceremonies, Level A Job Title Conference Services Manager Department Sales and Services | Conferences and Accommodation Compensation Range $5,209.17 - $7,485.33 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base...

  • Coordinator, Conference Services

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada McCarthy Tétrault Full time

    At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected in 2023 as one of _Canada’s Top 100 Employers_ and as one of _Canada’s Best Diversity Employers_ for the eleventh consecutive year. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and...

  • Conference Services Manager

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pan Pacific Vancouver Full time

    ***: Located in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, the Pan Pacific Vancouver is a luxurious Canadian iconic hotel towering over the Pacific Ocean with 23 stories of architectural beauty. The waterfront property eloquently boasts panoramic views of the Harbour Mountains, Stanley Park and the city skyline, like no other in the city. One of...

  • Conference Services Manager

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pan Pacific Vancouver Full time

    ***: Located in beautiful downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, the Pan Pacific Vancouver is a luxurious Canadian iconic hotel towering over the Pacific Ocean with 23 stories of architectural beauty. The waterfront property eloquently boasts panoramic views of the Harbour Mountains, Stanley Park and the city skyline, like no other in the city. One of...

  • Receptionist/coordinator, Conference Services

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada McCarthy Tetrault Full time

    At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected in 2023 as one of _Canada’s Top 100 Employers_ and as one of _Canada’s Best Diversity Employers_ for the eleventh consecutive year. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and...

  • Receptionist/conference Services Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada McCarthy Tetrault Full time

    At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected in 2023 as one of _Canada’s Top 100 Employers_ and as one of _Canada’s Best Diversity Employers_ for the eleventh consecutive year. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and...

  • Conferences Operations Staff

    3 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time

    Staff - UnionJob CategoryCUPE 116Job ProfileCUPE 116 Hourly - HousepersonJob TitleConferences Operations Staff (Seasonal - Auxiliary)DepartmentHousestaff | Conferences and Accommodation | Student Housing and Hospitality ServicesCompensation Range$ $26.66 CAD HourlyPosting End DateJune 13, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting...

  • Coordinator, Conferences and Events

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pace Group Full time

    Position Title: Coordinator, Conferences and EventsType: Full-time employmentReports To: Manager(s), Conferences and EventsJob Start: September 2024 Pace Group Communications Inc.Pace Group Communications is one of British Columbia’s best known and most trusted communications and event management firms. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped public,...

  • Coordinator, Conferences and Events

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pace Group Full time

    Position Title: Coordinator, Conferences and Events Type: Full-time employment Reports To: Manager(s), Conferences and Events Job Start: September 2024  Pace Group Communications Inc. Pace Group Communications is one of British Columbia’s best known and most trusted communications and event management firms. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped...

  • Coordinator, Conferences and Events

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Pace Group Full time

    Position Title: Coordinator, Conferences and EventsType: Full-time employmentReports To: Manager(s), Conferences and EventsJob Start: September 2024 Pace Group Communications Inc.Pace Group Communications is one of British Columbia’s best known and most trusted communications and event management firms. For more than 30 years, we’ve helped public,...