Banquet Manager

Canad Inns; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits program

Education assistance

Employee rewards program

Meal plan for employees

Employee engagement events

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Canad Inns is seeking a skilled Banquets Manager to lead and oversee all banquet operations for weddings, conferences, and corporate events in Winnipeg. You will work closely with culinary and sales teams to deliver exceptional service and guest experiences while maintaining brand standards.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, revenue management, and cost control, with responsibility for staffing, budgeting, and compliance in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant banquet management experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Focus on revenue generation and cost control in events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all banquet operations for conferences, weddings, and corporate events.
• Coordinate with culinary and sales teams to plan and execute events with superior service.
• Manage guest experience, brand messaging, and quarterly guest experience goals.
• Review monthly departmental financial statements and drive action plans.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and environmental policies are followed.
• Manage inventory, costs, staffing levels, and recruitment.
• Adjust staffing based on forecasts and internal talent development.

Skills

Leadership & team-building

Communication & interpersonal

Revenue management & cost control

Food & beverage operations knowledge

Job description

Join a dynamic team where every day is different and your passion for hospitality shines. As a key member of our Banquets team, you'll work side by side with the General Manager and department leaders to bring exceptional events to life—from elegant weddings to high-profile conferences. If you love creating memorable guest experiences and enjoy being hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and oversee all banquet operations, ensuring successful execution of conferences, weddings, corporate events, and other functions.
• Work closely with the culinary and sales teams to plan and execute banquet events while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Manage guest experience and brand management by reviewing and update strategies, analyze guest feedback, create and refresh quarterly guest experience goals and ensure operational standards are adhered to.
• Financial management responsibilities to include full monthly departmental financial statement review including action planning.
• Safety, Compliance and risk management to include foot safety and liquor compliance audits and environmental safety policies in place.
• Manage inventory and cost controls by analyzing monthly inventory, waste patterns, inventory shrinkage, behavioral issues and equipment inventory.
• Review management and hourly staffing levels based on forecast, departmental staffing and recruitment, and internal talent development.

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be changed or additional duties added as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Previous banquet management experience required.
• Strong banquet operations and event service management experience is required.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on revenue management and cost control.
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage operations, including culinary, service, and financial aspects.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Our benefits to support your success:

• RRSP matching contributions up to 3% of an employee's pre-tax salary
• Comprehensive Group Benefit Program featuring Extended Health Care
• Continued education assistance, Scholarships
• Participation in the Employee Canadvantage Rewards Program
• Discounts on food and beverages through the Canadvantage Employee Food & Beverage Discount, applicable to restaurants, room rates for both employees and their guests
• Canad Inns Meal Plan, providing one complimentary meal per working day
• Employee Engagement Events such as Staff BBQs, Holiday Parties, Sporting Events, Contests, Prize Draws, and more
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Benefits, including discounts for fitness facilities and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Growth Opportunities

About Canad Inns:

Canad Inns is Manitoba's premier Hospitality Service Provider, with a presence in Winnipeg, Brandon, Portage la Prairie, and Grand Forks. As a leading player in the hospitality industry, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and excellence to our valued guests. At Canad Inns, we operate with dedication to mutual trust and respect, honesty, openness, and the highest ethical standards across all facets of our business. We believe in fostering lasting relationships, both with our guests and within our dynamic team.
Our work culture thrives on the principles of collaboration, a positive environment where employees can achieve success. Valuing the unique talents of each team member, we encourage personal development and growth. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and believe in the strength that comes from embracing unique perspectives and experiences. Carefully selecting our team members, we invest in the growth and well-being of those who become part of our company.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities following Canad Inns standards.