Food & Beverage Event Specialist
Food & Beverage Event Specialist
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Job Description
The Private Dining Coordinator is an integral part of the Food & Beverage team and is responsible for the successful planning & execution of private events in The George Restaurant The Olympic Bar Shuckers and Founders Club. They ensure that our guests have a seamless and inspiring experience and juggle multiple events simultaneously.
Whats in it for you:
- $27.13/hour 3% service charge on event bookings
- Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont and Accor hotels worldwide
- Parking and Public transportation discounts
- Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our staff dining room
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Medical dental vision insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
- 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your hotel and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Fun elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain client relationships
- Prospect and cultivate new clients and revenue streams
- Collaboratively work with our F&B and Sales teams
- Responding promptly to reservation inquiries
- Creating custom menus for clients in InDesign & Office software
- Knowing all F&B menus and understanding upselling techniques
- Planning event details and all aspects including seating dining and guests
- Creating reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time
- Creating quarterly competitive-set analysis for F&B
- Assisting F&B division will menu formatting & printing
- Filling out event orders with function details in a timely matter
- Coordinating between culinary and front-of-house teams on menus service notes timeliness and general guest expectations
- Managing events and addressing potential issues that may arise
- Perform other duties assigned by manager (i.e. hosting administrative duties assisting in all aspects of the operation)
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
- A passion for luxury hospitality
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
- Must hold valid authorization to work in the US
- Food Handlers Card and MAST permit required
- Microsoft Office programs basic knowledge
- InDesign knowledge an asset
- Prior Restaurant experience an asset
- Prior Luxury hotel experience an asset
- Flexible working hours: AM PM Weekends and Holidays as needed
- Work Authorization for USA required
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to stand on feed throughout shift
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
- Frequent sitting on office chair
- Frequent computer use
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
