Event Coordinator, Weddings Jobs

Do you love special events? Would you like to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories? Then we would like to welcome you as our next Event Coordinator at Carmen’s Banquet Centre!

The Event Coordinator ensures that our standards of customer service and satisfaction are exceeded throughout the entire event planning process from the event finalization phase to execution, bringing our client’s vision to life!

THE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

• Introduce and recommend preferred vendors for event services, including: décor, set-up and day of coordination professionals, lighting and DJ services, event rental companies, etc.
• Respond to all email and phone inquiries, confirmation of event details, questions and concerns from clients in a timely manner.
• Assist clients in the planning process with upgrades and suggestions that enhance their experience.
• Attend and participate in sales, operations & Carmen’s Group meetings as required.
• Prepare invoices and invoice clients for any outstanding balance owed on their contract, prior to the event taking place.
• Use of Event Temple program to track, solicit, book, and follow up on accounts.
• Stay up to date on industry trends by reading publications, attending seminars, conferences, webinars and other professional development avenues in relation to the wedding & events industry.
• Build partnership with maître’d, chef and key servers in order to ensure that the service standards are maintained.
• Plan, organize and finalize all event details for weddings and social events and ensure client satisfaction on the day of the event.
• Other related duties as required.
• Maintain solid and open communication with operations department.
• Maintain good working relations with Carmen’s preferred vendors and ensure adherence to event space, policies and regulations, and submitting of the purchase order related to their services.
• Conduct and take sales calls as needed to show prospective clients the facility and utilize effective sales techniques to book events.
• Utilize effective upselling techniques with clients for add on items.
• Co-ordinate event logistics for sample meals.
• Create floor plans for events, as well as reviewing clients’ floor plan for accuracy and calculation of seated guests.
• Ensure completion of banquet event orders (BEOs), floor plans and other documents required for all team members participating with the event.

YOU BRING:

• Customer service mindset as well as a high level of ethics and integrity.
• Post-Secondary education, specialization in Event Management, Professional Event Planning, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Social Sciences, or Arts preferred.
• Strong sense of exceeding in providing quality service to our internal and external customers.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Event Temple is considered an asset.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in an Event Coordinator or Maître D position.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER?

• Great Place to Work Certified
• Opportunities for growth and a chance to play a role in our vision to continue being innovators and industry champions within the Hamilton hospitality community
• Hotel discounts worldwide
• Pay on demand
• Staff recognition, years of service rewards
• Wellbeing programs
• Group RRSP
• Competitive Wage Package
• Restaurant discounts
• Participation in staff events

Carmen’s group is an entertainment and hospitality company committed to creating extraordinary memories for our guests and clients. Driven by our passion, creativity, innovative thinking, and world class service, we have remained industry champions for over 40 years. We are committed to enriching the lives of our guests through providing one of a kind experiences at each of our venues including Carmen’s Banquet Centre, The Best Western Premier C Hotel by Carmen’s, The Lakeview by Carmen’s, Arlington Hotel, River's Edge, Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s and fig&lemon. We are devoted to bringing excitement to Hamilton and Southern Ontario, and to enhancing the image of Hamilton with every strategic initiative we pursue.

Carmen's Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmen's Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify The People & Culture Team upon scheduling your interview.

Powered by JazzHR

f0GRZy289V