General Manager

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Oliver & Bonacini Events Full time

Company Description

O&B Events and Catering offers an extensive portfolio of unique, stylish event and restaurant venues, each one supported by Oliver & Bonacini chef-driven cuisine, professional and personal service and a team of dedicated event coordinators. The diversity of our spaces allows us to host a wide range of events, such as closing dinners, business meetings, personal celebrations, weddings, kosher-catered events, bar mitzvahs and large corporate events. While each venue is unique, with distinct differences in both décor and cuisine, they all share the same commitment to exceptional service and respect for food.

**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
- Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
- Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
- Group Life & Disability Insurance
- 50% Dining Discount for all O&B and Freehand locations
- RRSP Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- O&B is one of Canada's largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

**Job Description**:
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Events General Manager is accountable for the day to day operations of the venue including staffing, cost controls, staff training, budgeting and active floor management during events.

**PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Communicates the vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future
- Regularly monitors and achieves the O&B points of technical service and points of details
- Builds and maintains relationships with guests, team members and senior management alike
- Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine
- Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue
- Conducts recruitment and selection and training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching
- Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills
- Assists with the tracking of sales, invoicing, and managing inventory
- Conduct briefings with event service staff prior to each function
- Schedules event staff to properly service events/functions
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll records
- Work with Marketing to design and implement a strategy to attract new business
- Build relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Additional duties as assigned or required

**Qualifications**:

- Post secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality
- Minimum 2 years' experience managing a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
- WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable an asset
- Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work
- Strong business acumen
- Team player

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