Private Events Manager - JOEY Markville

JOEY Restaurants; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant brand in Toronto is seeking a Private Events Manager to coordinate private events and manage reservations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in event coordination, a proven ability to build sales, and excellent organizational skills. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for mentorship and growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive base compensation

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing mentorship

Meal discounts

Fitness membership discounts

Recruiting & Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in event coordination and booking.
• Proven ability to build sales and meet quotas.
• Highly organized and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of a multi-million-dollar restaurant.
• Coordinate private events and manage reservations.
• Work alongside the Private Events Senior Operator.

Skills

Event coordination

Sales-building

Networking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Job description

This is about you. Your passion, purpose and potential. In you we see care, drive, confidence and curiosity. When you join our team, you can expect intensity, excitement and energy. Through our culture of people development, we are committed to the continuous learning and growth of our teams.

As the Private Events Manager, you will directly contribute to the overall success of a multi-million-dollar restaurant and its people. This role offers the opportunity to be trained in all aspects of Reservations & Events, with a focus on private event coordination. As a Private Events Coordinator, you are skilled in sales-building, meeting quotas, cold calling, and booking events (though prior knowledge of event management is not required). Work alongside the Private Events Senior Operator and Junior In-Store Operator. For the right candidate, there is flexibility to work from home, which can be discussed in more detail. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in the events and reservations space.

Core Values

• You value honesty and humility. You have integrity and do what you say.
• You approach life with fearless determination & a sense of fun.
• You are creative, risk-taking, visionary and cutting edge. You choose to lead.
• You contribute to a strong culture and are committed to the team.
• You are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• You believe in unleashing the potential in others.

Requirements

1-3+ years of experience in event coordination and booking

Proven ability to build sales, meet quotas through various strategies of networking and promotion

Attention to detail with integrity to elevate the guest experience

Highly organized, accountable and ability to prioritize

Professional in written and spoken communication and brand representation

Benefits

Competitive base compensation opportunity

Flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal and family needs

Ongoing mentorship to support personal and professional goals

Fun, Team-driven and inclusive community

Dynamic, fast-paced, and agile work environment

World-class Culinary and Service training

Compete through culinary and bar challenges

Meal discounts

Fitness membership discounts

Recruiting & Referral bonus program incentives

Potential for hybrid working model