Catering Event Manager
1 week ago
Company Description
Ready for the next chapter of your career? Why not make one of Canada's leading restaurant groups a part of it We value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity We provide advancement through training and development and our hands on managers empower people and awaken ability through responsibility and respect.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive wages/salary packages
- A comprehensive group benefits package
- Wellness Program
- Training and development opportunities
- Staff dining discount for you and 3 guests at our restaurants
- RRSP matching program
**Job Description**:
- Actively solicit, book and finalize events based on function room capacities and various set-up options
- Assist clients with the event and menu planning while suggestively selling menus, which meet client needs and maximize revenues
- Contact clients after scheduled functions to ensure satisfaction and to solicit rebooking
- Responsibility for maximizing revenues, acting as a liaison between clients and operating departments
- Responsibility for acquiring and developing new accounts while managing existing accounts to ensure repeat sales
- Identify market segments and prospect corporations for social and corporate business
- Conduct tours and meetings to showcase facilities with perspective clients
- Monitor guest reactions while in house to find opportunities to exceed expectations and handle any guest complaints ensuring 100% guest satisfaction
- Responding to inquiries and preparation of event proposals for off-site catering
- Communicate with clients, gather event details, prepare packages, and send event confirmation details to clients
- Communicate event details and client needs with Event Venue Management
**Qualifications**:
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality
- Prior understanding of equipment and event rentals is an asset
- Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales
- Proven ability to work in a team environment with self-motivation and independent work ethic
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage clients
- IT/Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
- Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly
- Professional and mature demeanour
- Ability to up-sell menu items, beverages, wines and facilities to maximize revenue
- Knowledge of menu development, menu/event planning
Additional Information
**Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment**
At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.
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