Event Manager, Full Time

Fairmont Waterfront

Vancouver, Canada
Base: $70,000 to $80,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Event operations management
Catering management
Food & beverage management
Lead, enhance and implement Fairmont’s Service Culture and standards, acting as a role model for exceptional performance

Job Summary

  • Lead, enhance and implement Fairmont’s Service Culture and standards, acting as a role model for exceptional performance.
  • Ensures the financial success of the department by monitoring labour productivity, scheduling, revenue generation, forecasting and cost control.
  • Develop strong interpersonal relationships with our Regular Meeting Planners and visiting Planners/Conveners.

Matching Summary

Lead, enhance and implement Fairmont’s Service Culture and standards, acting as a role model for exceptional performance.

Salary

Base: $70,000 to $80,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Plan, Pension Plan, Colleague Travel Discount Program, Food & Beverage discounts, transit reimbursement, subsidized meal

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Event Operations management
  • Catering management
  • Food & Beverage management
  • Convention Services management
  • Financial reporting and control
  • Guest service issue resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Diversity and inclusion focus
  • Empowering team members
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Strong interpersonal relationships
  • Visionary leadership

Key Requirements

  • 3-4 years progressive management experience
  • Experience in scheduling and payroll
  • Post secondary degree or diploma
  • Proven leadership and management skills
  • Ability to multitask in fast paced environment
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Opera, Silverware
  • Canadian work authorization

Work Rights

Canadian work authorization

Tailored Resume

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