Catering and Event Services Manager

Hotel Arts Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a dedicated Catering & Event Services Manager. This full-time role involves managing catering operations, collaborating with event planners, and generating new business opportunities. Strong candidates will have hotel catering experience, knowledge of food & beverage, and proficiency in sales platforms. The position offers a competitive salary along with bonus eligibility based on sales targets.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Eligibility for bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in hotel catering, events, meetings, or conference roles.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Comprehensive understanding of event setups and space functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and generate new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with event planners to coordinate catering needs.
• Manage all aspects of catering with a focus on food & beverage.

Skills

Hotel sales platforms (Opera)

Interpersonal skills

Event setup understanding

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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

Qualifications:

• 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.

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

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.