Banquets - Coordinator

Northland Properties; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Meal benefits while on shift

Growth opportunities

Mentorship from Event Manager

Employee discounts across Northland

Job summary

Northland Properties in Kamloops seeks an Event Coordinator to lead planning and execution of events with the Kamloops Moxie’s and Sandman Signature teams. You will collaborate with chefs, the General Manager, and restaurant leaders to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, hands-on setup, scheduling, and vendor coordination with flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends, with growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events in hospitality settings.
• Ability to mentor and lead an events team.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee events ensuring standards are met.
• Provide leadership and mentorship for the events team.
• Handle guest inquiries, quotes, invoices, and complaints.
• Plan event inventory and schedule labor.
• Attend weekly meetings with Chef and Event Manager.
• Supervise event execution to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Event planning

Customer service

Communication

Team mentorship

Multitasking

French (asset)

Microsoft Office

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Opportunity

Event Coordinator

We are looking for a talented Event Coordinator to facilitate the coordination of our Events with our Events Team at Kamloops Moxie's and Sandman Signature.

As an Event Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to help develop and mentor your team, uphold standards for your departmentand have a direct impact on the success of the location. You will work directly with talented chefs, the General Manager, Event Manger and restaurant leaders as well as the hotel division.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive Wages
• Complimentary meals when working
• Guaranteed Work hours
• Opportunity for growth within our company
• Personal development and mentorship from Event Manager
• Discount card for our restaurants (Moxies, Chop, Denny’s, Shark Club, Rockford and Tavern Collective)
• Employee discount and Friends & Family discount for all Northland affiliated brands: including Grouse Mountain, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, & Sutton Hotel Group.
• Flexible work schedule (days, evenings & weekends)

THE ROLE:

• To direct and control events in the facility at an excellent level while maintaining and abiding by all standards, policies and/or procedures set forth by our company
• Providing leadership, training, and mentorship for our event team
• Managing guest inquiries and customer service, including creating event quotes, invoices and guest complaints
• Event Inventory planning
• Expert scheduling and labour control
• Attending weekly EO meetings with the Chef & Event Manager to ensure culinary excellence
• Oversee & supervise Event Execution to ensure a successful guest experience; set-up of event rooms, delegate tasks to servers & porters, quality control food and facility
• Ability to take on Event Manager’s roles & responsibilities due to illness or vacation

COMPETENCIES & CHARACTER:

• Attention to detail
• Professional presentation & appearance standards
• Remains calm under pressure
• High level organization & planning
• Strong Computer Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams & Outlook
• Excellent communication skills- written & verbal
• Ability to stand for long periods of time; bending, and lifting up to 50lbs
• Positive attitude, and ability to uplift your team
• Strong leadership skills
• Flexible availability
• Ability to speak French considered an asset

We believe that by taking care of our team members, we create a positive atmosphere that benefits both our employees and our guests. We support the well-being and growth of team members in all aspects of their life, in and outside of work, which is why we are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and unmatched hospitality and travel perks.