The Event Specialist coordinates weddings & events and supports the catering, convention services, banquet and restaurant departments with day-to-day administrative responsibilities, as well as acting as a liaison between Meeting Professionals/Catering Customers and all operating departments to ensure a high standard of organization, execution and guest service throughout all convention, catering, restaurants and banquet events/functions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- To be visible and accessible with professional floor presence in order to anticipate, understand and act upon all client and associate related needs.
- Conduct site inspections, timely return of calls/emails for all recent inquires, coordinate all details of accommodation/food & beverage on weekly basis, execute group events turned over by the Catering & Convention Services Department.
- Monitor and finalize contractual agreements pertaining to meeting space, food and beverage and special occasions
- Effectively communicate to all hotel departments the information necessary to successfully execute the group’s needs while maintaining a good client relationship.
- Act as an extension of designated Manager by meeting and greeting visitors, answering and forwarding telephone calls and providing administrative support where required.
- Responsible for augmenting hotel and departmental recognition and reputation by providing exceptional customer service for guests,



visitors and callers.

Any other duties as assigned by Manager.

Requirements/Specialized Skills

A fast paced, busy convention hotel setting will demand forward planning capabilities, excellent communication, interpersonal & organizational skills, with a high level of customer focus for co-ordinating weddings, conference & banquet events.

Education & Certification

- Minimum of 5 years relevant hotel/resort and wedding experience, strong computer skills and excellent, timely communication, interpersonal, organizational and forward planning skills.
- Attention to detail is imperative.
- Post secondary education in related field or equivalent work experience in the hospitality industry. Tourism or Hospitality diploma is an asset.
- Hours will be days, evenings and weekends in order to be on site to service needs of wedding/guests and meeting with group contacts.

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Alliston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

- Hospitality: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Wedding and Events Coordinator (Alliston)
🏢 Nottawasaga Inn Resort
📍 Alliston