Assistant Event Operations Manager

Are you a passionate individual who is looking to take the next step in your career and would like a challenge Would you like to lead one of the biggest Event Operations Teams within AccorHotels with a solid team of 15 leaders and over 100 colleagues  Is your expectation of a great job defined by action packed days spontaneity and endless interactions

Competitive Salary: $60000-$635000 gross annually based on previous experience & education

Job Duties Include:  

Reporting to the Assistant Director Event Operations responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the daily operations of over 80000 square feet of event space ensuring exceptional service delivery seamless execution of on- and off-site events and an outstanding guest experience.
• Recruit coach mentor and develop a team of over 100 Event Services colleagues and 15 leaders fostering engagement accountability and high performance through regular feedback and performance management.
• Collaborate with Conference Services Culinary and hotel departments to execute events flawlessly anticipate client needs and build strong relationships with internal teams and on-site clients.
• Drive operational and financial success by contributing to forecasting profit and loss analysis departmental planning and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance guest satisfaction and colleague engagement.
• Lead with professionalism and adaptability providing clear direction maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment embracing change and ensuring banquet facilities equipment and operations meet Fairmonts exceptional standards.

Qualifications :

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 years experience in Food and Beverage Management. Experience in a banquet/event/conference setting in a full service four (4) or five (5) diamond property an asset
• Culinary and beverage knowledge required
• Proserve Certified
• Results oriented with the ability to be flexible work well under pressure and be accountable to make sound thoughtful business decisions
• Creative and effective leader and team player possessing a high degree of professionalism sound human resources management principles communication administrative skills ambition drive energy and determination
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Excel MS Word PowerPoint Access and Windows programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Post-secondary degree in Hospitality or Food and Beverage Management an asset
• Knowledge of Fairmont Hotels Sales and Catering System Property Manager Birchstreet Silverware Avero all regarded as helpful assets
• Highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at one time
• The ability to delegate tasks to team members and facilitate their completion

Additional Information :

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health Orthodontics Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program exclusive room rates for colleagues which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Lake Louise Jasper & Whistler
• Discounts while using our resorts Food & Beverage Outlets Fitness Centre Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

APPLY TODAY: Whether youre just launching your career or looking for a new adventure we invite you to visit  to learn more about Fairmont Banff Springs and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time