Company Description
Ready for the next chapter of your career? Why not make one of Canada's leading restaurant groups a part of it! We value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity! We provide advancement through training and development and our hands on managers empower people and awaken ability through responsibility and respect.
What's in it for you:
Competitive salary
Gratuity sharing
Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Program
Group life & disability insurance
50% dining discount for all O&B for you and up to 3 guests
RRSP matching
Tuition reimbursement
O&B is one of Canada's leading hospitality companies, offering a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities!
Job Description
The catering event manager is an integral role for the O&B catering department. It is a dual role that requires both an understanding of the sales cycle and client relationships, as well as how to support the execution of the event onsite. Working closely with the culinary team, the catering event manager will need to pull multiple event elements together to create show-stopping, creative proposals that will give O&B catering a competitive advantage over the rest. As O&B continues to grow our catering division, the catering event manager will seek new business while maintaining relationships with our key venue partners and clients each year.
THE DAY TO DAY:
Seek new business opportunities for the unit & department focusing on prospects & cold calling
Support the relationship development of our key contacts at catering partner venues.
Actively seek new venue catering lists for O&B to join
Respond to inquiries by setting up discovery calls to prepare impactful proposals that will help secure event leads.
Provide creative proposals that are on theme, on budget and on time.
Travel to destinations for property walkthroughs and client meetings as required.
Liaise with all vendors to create an event, which may include: event rentals, florals, DJ services & décor.
Communicate event details and client needs with O&B culinary & operations team
Ensure all receipts are reconciled post event and landmark fee reports are submitted
Follow up with clients using information from post events creating opportunity for new bookings and Moment of Truth
Contribute to bi-weekly sales forecasting and working to reach annual sales goals.
General administrative tasks may include but are not limited to: invoicing, general accounting, printing, sending reports, maintaining emails & voicemails, filing and upkeep of client database
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years’ experience co-ordinating a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
Prior understanding of equipment, event rentals and staffing levels is an asset
Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales
Proven ability to work in a team environment with self-motivation and independent work ethic
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage clients
Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Additional Information
This role requires 5 days in office. Are office is located downtown Toronto.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.
Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment
At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.
