Events Manager (Barlow & Mcknight)

We are looking for a talented Banquet Manager to lead our Banquet department. If you are interested in event planning, increasing sales and a chance to grow your career in one of Canada's top hospitality groups this is the role for you!

As a Banquet Manager you have the opportunity to develop and mentor your own team, set specific financial targets for your location and be a brand ambassador in your community. You will work one on one with clients to build their event, while ensuring your team provides flawless execution. You are responsible to drive sales for the property with internal and external sales, as well as attend events such as golf tournaments, bridal/trade shows, and networking opportunities to achieve financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert scheduling
• Providing leadership, training, and mentorship for our banquet team
• Attending weekly BEO meetings with the Chef to ensure culinary excellence
• Managing clients and customer service, including event quotes, and accounts management
• Identifying skill and leadership potential in your crew and developing those exceptional individuals into management roles within our company
• Direct and control the Banquet Operations of the restaurant/hotel at an excellent level while maintaining and abiding by all standards, policies and/or procedures set forth by our company
• Banquet Inventory planning and labor control
• Banquet event execution and managing quality assurance
• Managing and submitting weekly financial reporting regarding banquet sales, targets, and labor control

Opportunities

• Complimentary meal when working
• Employee discount and Friends & Family discount for all Sandman Hotels in Canada & US
• Competitive, extended health and dental benefits
• Personal development and mentorship, taking part in team-building events
• Primarily a Monday to Friday schedule
• Travel within Canada and the US
• Discount card for our restaurants (Moxie's, Chop, Shark Club and Rockford)