Event Planning Director

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillhub Solutions Inc. in Montreal, QC is seeking an experienced event manager to oversee hotel event planning and staff, from pre-event to post-event follow-up.

The role connects sales and operations, supports revenue forecasting, and drives guest and employee satisfaction and financial performance. The position involves assigning events, overseeing spaces, budgeting, catering, vendor relations, and continuous improvement to ensure high service standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, plus four years of experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related areas.
• Or a two-year degree in hospitality, hotel/restaurant management, business administration, or related major with two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign events to the planning team and oversee function space and group room blocks.
• Lead event planning operations, review schedules and complexity, and address potential challenges.
• Manage customer budgets and inventories to support customer needs and revenue opportunities.
• Lead catering menu development and event management meetings, and uphold team standards and procedures.
• Review guest feedback, address service issues, and drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction.
• Develop vendor relationships and service agreements, and consult with customers about event objectives and requirements.
• Set service expectations, support employee training, provide feedback, and review staffing levels.

Skills

Event planning

Staff leadership

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year hospitality/ hotel/ business degree

Job description

Montreal, QC Full-time Salary not specified

Job summary

Manages the hotel’s event planning functions and staff, overseeing event administration from pre-event planning through post-event follow-up. The role coordinates transitions between sales and operations, supports revenue maximization and forecasting, and is accountable for guest and employee satisfaction and departmental financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Assign events to the planning team and oversee function space and group room blocks.
• Lead event planning operations, review event schedules and complexity, and address potential challenges.
• Manage customer budgets and inventories to support customer needs and revenue opportunities.
• Lead catering menu development and event management meetings, and uphold team standards and procedures.
• Review guest feedback, address service issues, and support continuous improvement in guest satisfaction.
• Develop vendor relationships and service agreements, and consult with customers about event objectives and requirements.
• Set service expectations, support employee training, provide feedback, and review staffing levels.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or a related area; or a two-year degree in hospitality, hotel and restaurant management, business administration, or a related major and two years of relevant experience.