We are looking to hire a Banquet Manager for our client in the Toronto/Vaughan area. Our client has multiple locations and are looking for an energetic, responsible and reliable Banquet Manager that can travel between the different locations.

This is a Full Time position.

Must have a flexible work availability.

Must have own transportation

Responsibilities

- Ensure successful operations of all catering functions to a high standard.
- Identify and execute training requirements for all departments.
- Review and oversee all front of house budgets
- Oversee all set ups for each event to ensure high standards.
- To successfully run functions, ensuring a consistent and high level of service. To ensure that all areas operate to the same standards and systems and highlight any discrepancies.
- Ensure payroll is submitted to the accounts manager on a biweekly basis
- To support the house management in any activity that is required
- Review all catering trends.
- Creation of floor plans and set-up sheets for operations staff and attends a weekly operations meeting to further discuss details of event.
- Development and coordination of details for group menu tastings for wedding clients prior to their event.
- Development and coordination of details for Food Service events, such as Mother's Day Brunch, Thanksgiving Dinners and Christmas Dinners.
- Take the lead with hiring, training, motivating, and evaluation of all wait and event set-up staff for corporate, wedding, social and Food Service events.
- Scheduling of all wait staff and event set-up service and support staff.
- Leading and executing the events, including but not limited to,



weddings, social and corporate meetings, according to the client’s confirmed details.
- Directing the wait and set-up staff on site and ensuring they are following event procedures and timelines.
- Working and checking in with the kitchen to ensure food is executed according to the event schedule and within event timelines.
- Checking in with client frequently to ensure events are on schedule.

Other

- Knowledge of Food & Beverage service and banquet operations / set up
- Highly organized with superior ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines; Exceptional customer relationship management skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills;
- Attention to detail is imperative.
- Flexible work schedule: Available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends.
- Proven ability to work under pressure in a professional manner
- Knowledge of MS Office software and social media outlets.

Qualifications

- Knowledge of MS Office software and social media outlets
- Minimum 3 years experience as operations manager in banquet, supervising staff and coordination of weddings and/or corporate events.
- Food Handler's certification
- Solid organization and multi-tasking skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Do you have your own transportation
- Do you have a valid Food Handlers Certificate
- Do you have a valid Smart Serve Certificate
- Are you flexible to work all shifts including weekends

Experience:

- Supervising: 3 years (required)
- hospitality: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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