Luxury Banquet Operations Lead — Elevate Events

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel in Calgary is seeking an Event Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day event execution. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel environment, possess strong leadership skills, and demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities. This position offers opportunities for talent development and participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Benefits

Employee benefit card with discounted rates

Learning programs through our Academies

Opportunities for talent development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Event Operations Manager, or 2+ years as an Assistant Event Operations Manager in a luxury hotel.
• Strong leadership and effective management skills.
• Experience in a unionized work environment is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily event operations in the hotel and manage service colleagues.
• Support the development of service standards.
• Foster communication and relationships within the team.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Task delegation

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Hospitality or Food and Beverage Management

Tools

ProServe certification

First Aid certification

Job description

A premier hotel in Calgary is seeking an Event Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day event execution. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel environment, possess strong leadership skills, and demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities. This position offers opportunities for talent development and participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives.