Catering Event Manager - Oliver And Bonacini Hospitality

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

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

Management uniform/clothing reimbursement

Monthly dining allowance for all O&B locations

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 largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec

Job Description

The Catering Managers at O&B Events are responsible for managing all inbound business. Through the event cycle of service, the specialist is thorough and detailed in all communications with clients, utilizing TripleSeat to ensure accurate event details are shared with the client and teams. The Catering Manager provides exceptional service and ensures that clients return each year. The specialist also educates clients on other venues they can use within the O&B portfolio.

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.

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.

Network and create relationships with new and current clients

Communicate with clients, gather event details, prepare packages, and send event confirmation details to clients

Uses sales tools to effectively close leads, including proposals, site tours and planning meetings

Follow up with clients using information from post events creating opportunity for new bookings and Moment’s of Truth

Show a superior level of customer service through client feedback & repeat events

Has a keen eye for details & knows the important questions to ask when planning an event

Manage time effectively to meet weekly deadlines for BEOs and responds efficiency to client requests

contributes to the annual sales targets of the events team, and is able to accurately produce a forecast and speak to the business they are producing

Contributes to the venue goals by sharing ideas and collaborating with team members.

Can identify a great piece of business & present to management for negotiation

Anticipates the needs of the operations and kitchen side of the business unit

Offers a positive presence and attitude towards the work, team & company

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)

Prior understanding of equipment and event rentals is an asset

Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales an asset

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

IT/Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

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 properlyt

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; 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.