Senior Event Manager

1 week ago

Old Toronto, Canada OLIVER & BONACINI Full time
Job Title: Senior Event Manager - Offsite CateringLocation:

Alberta, Ontario, Quebec

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the Job:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Event Manager to join our offsite catering team at Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants. As a Senior Event Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our catering department, including staffing, cost controls, staff training, budgeting, and active floor management during events.

About Us:

Oliver & Bonacini is one of Canada's largest hospitality companies, with restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. We are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect, creating working environments where our employees can be at their best.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the catering department, including staffing, cost controls, staff training, budgeting, and active floor management during events.
  • Enthusiastically communicate the vision to all team members and lead by example, reinforcing the O&B values daily and inspiring the team with an exciting vision for the future.
  • Regularly monitor and achieve the O&B points of technical service and points of detail.
  • Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members, and management alike.
  • Follow bar, beverage, and wine control procedures accurately.
  • Show leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food, beverage, and service.
  • Demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics, and take every opportunity to promote O&B Catering.
  • Conduct recruitment and selection, training and development initiatives, performance management, and employee coaching.
  • Use conflict/resolution and problem-solving skills and inspire others to do the same.
  • Schedule event staff to properly service events/functions.
  • Evaluate accuracy and timeliness of payroll records.
  • Pursue maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity.
  • Participate on Health & Safety Committee, ensuring that the Occupational Health & Safety Act and WSIB procedures are being followed.
  • Develop relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Demonstrate savvy business acumen and report to the Director with accurate invoicing, payroll, employee records, and inventory management.
Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience managing various events and offsite catering, inclusive of small, large, and high-profile functions.
  • WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable is an asset.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable workload, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with Tripleseat is considered an asset.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Team player.
Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage. Discounted gym membership. Employee Assistance Program. Group life and disability insurance. Management uniform/clothing reimbursement. Monthly dining allowance for all O&B locations for you and up to three guests. 50% dining discount for all O&B. RRSP matching.

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