Sales & Catering Assistant

5 days ago


Victoria, Canada Strathcona Hotel Full time

**The Strathcona Hotel and Entertainment Center is looking for a dynamic, hands-on and experienced individual to join our existing team**

Are you an event planner at heart, always on the look out for new and innovative ideas to plan your next big event? If so, then our Sales Assistant position may just be the opportunity you are looking for This position is perfect for a person who thrives when working under pressure and will stop at nothing to ensure our clients return again and again for that Strath experience

**Qualifications**:

- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of detail.
- Knowledge of local market trends and strong local connections.
- Serving It Right certification
- Computer literacy in MS Office
- Minimum 5 years in Food & Beverage
- Experience in banquets & events preferred.

What we offer:

- $100 a month house charge for staff meals
- 50% off your food at the Sticky Wicket Pub and Restaurant while you are working and or while you are visiting as a guest.
- Free downtown parking (as available)
- Health and dental benefits after 9 months (must work an average of 20 hours per week minimum)
- Positive work environment and opportunities for development and career advancement

**REQUIREMENTS**:
- Room set up for banquets, tables, chairs and AV equipment.
- Assisting the Sales Manager in responding to rental inquiries
- Arranging venue tours
- Assessing technical needs for rental events
- Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the quality and efficiency of events and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage and resolve guest issues promptly and efficiently.
- Develope and sustain strong relationships with vendors, clients, and key community partners.
- Ensuring compliance with all regulations, liquor laws and bylaws.
- Communicating with clients to ensure their event needs are met.
- Managing and updating banquet event orders, contracts and invoices
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Completing banquet event orders and reviewing them with the food and beverage department to ensure all details are accurate and coordinated.

Located in the heart of Victoria BC, the Strathcona Hotel is a stunning Victorian landmark that dates back to the historic gold rush era of the region. Beautifully renovated it offers some of the most unique activities in Victoria, all right Downtown. Call us to make your reservation today



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