The Rimrock Banff AB Event Operations Manager

   				
AccorHotel

Banff, AB
$57,000–$62,000 a year - Full-time
AccorHotel
Banff, AB
$57,000–$62,000 a year
Job details

Pay
$57,000–$62,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
12 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Night shift
Holidays

Location
Banff, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
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Full job description
Company Description

At The Rimrock, it is our vision is to be the most desired hospitality experience in the Canadian Rockies for guests and employees alike.

We welcome colleagues like an extension of our guests — individuals who travel from around the world to explore the Canadian Rockies. As an employee, you will live and work with a very diverse team in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, creating unforgettable memories on and off duty. Learn more at: https://www.rimrockcareers.com/career-opportunities

Competitive Salary:

$57,000 - $62,000 gross annually, based on previous experience and education.

This is a temporary position with a contract term of six months.


Job Description

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

Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
Strategize to exceed guest satisfaction results, thrive to grow our colleague engagement and surpass our financial goals during day to day tasks
Recruitment, mentorship, performance management and development of 25-50 Event Service staff.
Build and promote positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including other departments, colleagues and clients
Participate in hotel meetings and initiatives, as required
Comment on Forecast and Profit and Loss analysis
Ensure attendance at pre-conference meetings and develop strong relations with on-site clients ensuring every need is anticipated
Assume responsibility for all Banquet facilities, including cleanliness, repair and maintenance, reporting any deficiencies required
Direct the daily operations in 18,000 square feet event space
Participate and guide departmental monthly meetings
Ensure process efficiencies
Maintain the strictest confidentiality at all times on all matters pertaining to management, staff and any associated food and beverage matters
Convey passion and enthusiasm to the Guests and our Banquet Team.
Coordinate with the Conference Services Team and Culinary to ensure timelines are met and dietary needs are covered.
Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to problem solve and communicate effectively
Act as someone that embraces change and understands it as a reality and necessity to make our hotel grow and compete within the market
Actively look both inside and outside the industry for trends and best practices
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Food and Beverage Management including minimum 1 year in a Banquet/event/conference setting in a full service four (4) or five (5) diamond property
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 and Windows programs
Highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at one time
Knowledge Oracle, Birchstreet & Silverware applications – all regarded as helpful assets
The ability to delegate tasks to team members and facilitate their completion
Schedule flexibility, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, etc. for 3-12 hour shifts.
Constant standing and walking through shifts
Ability to lift up to 50lbs, and push up to 200 lbs on a daily basis
Sitting for extended periods of time
Kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting on a daily basis
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Ability to multitask, maintain focus and calm when presented with stressful situations.

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 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
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria

Inclusion & Diversity

We want every employee to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be themselves at work and in housing. Banff National Park draws individuals from all around the world to visit, work, and live. Our location naturally fosters a diverse workforce and new employees can see themselves represented throughout the hotel, regardless of cultural origin, gender identity, religion, physical abilities, sexual orientation or age. As an organization, we know we can always strive to be better and intentional acts of inclusion are key to achieving our mission.

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