Hotel Arts Group
Catering and Event Services Manager
Calgary, AB, Canada - Full Time
Are you someone who pays meticulous attention to detail? Are you a driven self-starter with a passion that exceeds the ordinary? Do you possess a strong knowledge and enthusiasm for food & beverage?
Hotel Arts is currently seeking a dedicated Catering & Event Services Manager. This pivotal role involves selling and overseeing all catering food, beverage, and room rental revenues within a specific market at our hotel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solicit and generate new business opportunities
- Collaborate with event planners to coordinate catering needs
- Manage all aspects of catering, with a primary focus on food & beverage, including setup details, agendas, and event logistics to ensure client objectives are met
- Negotiate with clients on menu planning, beverage requirements, and other event specifics
- Confirm event details with clients and prepare necessary documentation such as Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and group resumes
- Enforce Catering Agreements according to hotel policies
- Coordinate with outside vendors as needed
- Maintain pricing integrity and propose upscale menus for groups
- Work closely with various hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution
- Conduct post-event follow-up with clients
Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proficiency in hotel sales platforms like Opera
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster productive relationships across departments
- 1-2 years of experience in hotel catering, events, meetings, or conference roles
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Comprehensive understanding of event setups, space functionalities, and operations
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and eligibility for bonuses upon achieving sales targets.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department. In your cover letter, highlight your relevant experience in events, catering, or sales, and explain why you would be an asset to our team.
We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted.
Please note that candidates requiring sponsorship to work in Canada will not be considered.
Hotel Arts Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about Hotel Arts, visit our website at Hotel Arts.
To learn more about Hotel Arts Kensington, visit our website at Hotel Arts Kensington.
