Banquets - Coordinator

Moxies; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Complimentary meals

Guaranteed hours

Growth opportunities

Mentorship

Employee discounts

Friends & Family discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Northland Properties is seeking an Event Coordinator to lead and coordinate events, ensuring top-tier guest experiences while collaborating with chefs, the General Manager, and hotel teams. You will mentor the event team and uphold high standards of service and operations.

The role offers opportunities for growth, mentorship, and cross-brand exposure within a trusted hospitality group across Canada. Flexible scheduling and strong teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating events and managing guest inquiries.
• Ability to direct event setup, staffing and schedule labor.
• Strong communication with chefs, managers and hotel teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control events in the facility to a high standard.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship for the event team.
• Manage guest inquiries, quotes, invoices and guest complaints.
• Plan event inventory and schedule labor efficiently.
• Attend weekly meetings with Chef and Event Manager to ensure excellence.
• Supervise event execution for a great guest experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional presentation

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

French (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

Event Coordinator

We are looking for a talented Event Coordinatorto facilitatethe coordination of our Eventswithour Sales and CateringManager,our Banquet Managerand Events in Chop Steakhouse.

As an Event Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to help develop and mentor your team, uphold standards for your department and have a direct impact on the success of the location.You will work directly with talented chefs, the General Manager, Event Mangerand 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 and Rockford)
• Employee discount and Friends & Family discount for all Northland affiliated brands including Grouse Mountain, Revelstoke Mountain Resort
• Flexible work schedule(days, evenings & weekends)

THE ROLE:

• To direct and control events in the facility at an excellent level while maintainingand abiding by all standards, policies and/or procedures set forth by our company
• Providing leadership, training, and mentorship for our event team
• Managing guest inquiriesand customer service, includingcreatingevent quotes, invoicesand guest complaints
• Event Inventory planning
• Expert schedulingand 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 periodsof time;bending, and lifting upto 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 benefitsboth 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.

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.