Company Overview

Job Summary

About Colonial Hotel & Resort

Colonial Hotel & Resort is a landmark Grand Bend destination located at 1 Main Street West, steps from Lake Huron’s beaches, shops, restaurants, and summer attractions. Since 1949, it has been part of the town’s shoreline character, blending historic charm with modern suites, cottages, coastal-inspired dining, The Hall for events and the popular Cabana Pool + Lounge

Working at Colonial means joining a hospitality team in one of Ontario’s most energetic beach towns, where every shift is shaped by sunshine, lake views, live summer energy, and guests creating memorable getaways. The hotel offers a agile environment across accommodations, food and beverage, events, and poolside service, ideal for people who enjoy quick-paced, guest-focused work in a vibrant seasonal destination.

Responsibilities

Luxury Hotel Marketing (Primary Focus)

- Develop and execute the marketing strategy for the luxury hotel, positioning it as a premium destination for stays, weddings, and events
- Plan and manage digital marketing across the hotel website, social media, email campaigns, and paid media to drive brand awareness, room bookings, and event inquiries
- Create and oversee promotional packages, seasonal offers, and campaigns that increase overnight stays and event bookings
- Manage the hotel’s online presence and reputation across booking channels, listing sites, and review platforms, ensuring property information is accurate, current, and compelling
- Coordinate photography, videography, and content creation that showcase the hotel, guest rooms, Hall, cabanas, and grounds
- Build local partnerships, sponsorships, and outreach initiatives that raise the hotel’s profile and drive traffic
- Track campaign performance and booking trends, and adjust strategy to grow room and event revenue




- Ensure LED signage and on-property advertising consistently promote the hotel, Hall, and cabana offerings

Hall Event Coordination – Weddings & Events (Primary Focus)

- Serve as the primary contact and coordinator for the Hall, guiding clients from initial inquiry through to event execution
- Manage all wedding bookings, including consultations, venue tours, proposals, contracts, and day-of coordination
- Plan and coordinate logistics for weddings, private functions, celebrations, corporate meetings, and group events
- Develop wedding and event packages, pricing, and promotional offers that maximize Hall utilization
- Coordinate setup, timelines, vendor requirements, and guest expectations with operations, food and beverage, and front-of-house teams
- Manage the event calendar and Hall availability, adjusting booking strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue
- Coordinate group room blocks tied to weddings and events to drive overnight stays
- Support the planning and execution of seasonal programming and signature property events

Guest Experience (Supporting)

- Ensure a high level of service for event guests, wedding parties, and overnight visitors
- Coordinate across departments to deliver a seamless guest experience
- Address guest and client requests related to bookings, events, and property amenities

Property & Operations Support (Supporting)

- Work with hotel leadership to align event and wedding programming with operational capacity
- Assist with room inventory, availability, and rate support across booking platforms and reservation systems as needed
- Assist with cabana and pool programming, packages, and menu or service coordination to support seasonal demand
- Provide support to the Hall, cabana, and food and beverage teams during events as required

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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