Executive Meeting Manager

2 days ago

Toronto, Canada One King West Hotel & Residence Full time

Responsible for the short-term booking and detailing of corporate and social business in a timely and professional manner.
- Act as liaison between hotel and meeting planner to ensure a successful event.
- Create and execute accurate banquet event orders that include detailed information on the agenda, menu items, room set up, and billing arrangements.
- Write resumes / BEO’s for each group, giving the hotel's departments an overview and schedule of the conference and its objective, details of the meeting agenda, AV requirements, VIP's, billing arrangements and amenity requests.
- Communicate last-minute changes in group functions to hotel staff and ensure accurate and satisfactory follow-up.
- Conduct post-conference/event review with clients including the presentation of banquet checks when applicable.
- Review all bills that are sent to the client, ensuring they are accurate and timely to maximize return business.
- Compile any cancellation/attrition charges for the group
- Ensure any feedback is communicated and responded to accordingly.
- Attend daily, weekly and monthly meetings as directed.
- Manage and maintain OPERA client information and reports accurately.
- Ensure compliance with all hotel policies, standards and core practices.
- Maintain positive communication with all departments in the hotel, especially with regards to Sales team members and food & beverage colleagues
- Undertake other ad hoc related responsibilities, as required.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sales

**SKILLS REQUIRED**:

- Demonstrates sound understanding for the local catering, social, and corporate meeting market, uses effective sales strategies for respective market segment, knowledge of the core competition and hotel banquet standards.
- Self-motivated, high initiative, reliable self-starter, and strives to continually exceed catering sales goals and targets.
- Highly organized, superior time management skills, exceptional attention to detail particularly with Banquet Event Orders
- Able to plan, set and achieve goals on a continual basis, demonstrating superior organizational and time management skills.
- Friendly and helpful demeanor that fosters a respectful environment for others, with an exceptional ability to work well within a small, tight-knit sales team, as well as with all other internal colleagues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Fulfills responsibilities with the highest integrity, ethics and professionalismPossess a professional and positive attitude

**EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 1 year previous work experience in a similar catering sales, banquets or events capacity.
- Previous hotel experience is an asset.
- Fully competent with current Windows based programs and property management systems (ie. OPERA).
- Hotel Management Degree or Diploma is an asset

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

  • Meeting Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Association Headquarters, Inc Full time

    Association Headquarters is seeking a highly motivated and detailed oriented Meeting Manager that has extensive experience with planning, coordinating and executing all activities related to meetings, special events, board and committee meetings, including hotel selection & accommodations, budget preparation, contract negotiations, audiovisual, and...

  • Event Meeting Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Shangri-La Toronto Full time

    This position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating functions and guest rooms for assigned group accounts, in accordance with hotel policies and quality standards, to ensure customer satisfaction, maximize profitability and generate return business. Key responsibilities for the role include: -To understand and respond to all guest needs...

  • Assistant Manager, Meetings

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Requisition ID: 181386 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **Purpose** Contributes to the overall success of Operations/Global Operations in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives....

  • Meeting Manager

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Association Headquarters Full time

    Association Headquarters is seeking a highly motivated and detailed oriented **Meeting Manager** that has extensive experience with planning, coordinating and executing all activities related to meetings, special events, board and committee meetings, including hotel selection & accommodations, budget preparation, contract negotiations, audiovisual, and...

  • Project Manager- Meetings and Events

    2 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Direct Travel Full time

    **Project Manager-Meetings and Events** **Position Overview** The Project Manager (PJM) is responsible for effectively managing projects and leading, guiding, and consulting clients. The PJM supports the Program Manager in operational planning of programs, manages multiple aspects on programs, and acts as the secondary client contact. Additionally, the PJM...

  • Service Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Shangri-La Hotel Full time

    Shangri-La, Toronto This position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating functions and guest rooms for assigned group accounts, in accordance with hotel policies and quality standards, to ensure customer satisfaction, maximize profitability and generate return business. **Key responsibilities for the role include**: To understand and...

  • Meeting Services Manager

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Easton's Group of Hotels Inc. Full time

    Looking for a career change? Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 19 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and a further 6 in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization. As a...

  • Event & Meeting Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Board Of Governors of Exhibition Place Full time

    **About Us**: Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Located at Exhibition Place is the award-winning Enercare Centre,...

  • Meeting & Events Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Canada JLL Full time

    **JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. JLL Experience Services team members are “experts who create value through lasting partnerships.” At JLL, it is our goal to provide experiences that will be long remembered by our clients. We set the standard for superior experiences for our clients and our teams. We are seeking a highly organized and...

  • Guest Service Agent, Td Executive Meeting Centre, Toronto, On

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Compass Group Full time

    **Working Title**:Guest Service Agent, TD Executive Meeting Centre, Toronto, ON **Employment Status**: Full-Time **Starting Hourly Rate**: $23.00 per hour **Address**:66 Wellington Street West Toronto ON M5K 1A2 **New Hire Schedule**:7:30AM - 4:00PM You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a...