Director, Event Operations (banquets) - 12 Month Contract

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Calgary, Canada
Not specified; comprehensive benefits pyckage incl...
On-site
5 years assistant director event operations experience
Luxury hotel setting leadership
Unionized environment experience
This key leadership position will oversee the newly renovated Event space, executive boardroom, and multiple off-site catering events

Job Summary

  • This key leadership position will oversee the newly renovated Event space, executive boardroom, and multiple off-site catering events.
  • The role requires developing and enhancing service standards through disciplined administration of departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health coverage, company-matched pension plans, and exclusive colleague perks across Fairmont properties.

Matching Summary

This key leadership position will oversee the newly renovated Event space, executive boardroom, and multiple off-site catering events.

Salary

Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, pension, RRSP & TFSA options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years Assistant Director Event Operations experience
  • Luxury hotel setting leadership
  • Unionized environment experience
  • Budgeting and financial monitoring
  • Standard Operating Procedures administration

Nice-to-have

  • Post-Secondary Degree in Hospitality
  • Food and Beverage Management background
  • Inclusive environment fostering
  • Strong delegation skills
  • Process mapping and analysis expertise

Key Requirements

  • At least 5 years as Assistant Director of Event Operations
  • Experience in a unionized environment
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Work Rights

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

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