Manager, Event Operations

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

Vancouver, Canada
Base: $68,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
On-site
Operational leadership for event operations
Deliver flawlessly executed events
Inspire, coach, and develop colleagues
Provide operational leadership to Event Operations, delivering flawlessly executed events aligned with Fairmont’s five-star service standards

Job Summary

  • Provide operational leadership to Event Operations, delivering flawlessly executed events aligned with Fairmont’s five-star service standards.
  • Inspire, coach, and develop Event Operations Colleagues through meaningful feedback, performance reviews, recognition, and incentive initiatives.
  • An inclusive, empowering company culture where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Matching Summary

Provide operational leadership to Event Operations, delivering flawlessly executed events aligned with Fairmont’s five-star service standards.

Salary

Base: $68,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Extensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, company-matched pension plan, complimentary meals, travel reimbursement, discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operational leadership for event operations
  • Deliver flawlessly executed events
  • Inspire, coach, and develop colleagues
  • Oversee seamless communication and execution
  • Partner closely with Event Sales & Service teams
  • Champion health, safety, and sanitation standards

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive, empowering company culture
  • Work alongside passionate hospitality professionals
  • Contribute through Corporate Social Responsibility activities
  • Luxury hotel environment

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of progressive banquet or event operations leadership experience
  • Luxury, unionized, or large-scale hospitality environment experience
  • Successfully manage large-scale events of up to 1,500 guests
  • Serving It Right certification required
  • Flexibility to work varied schedules
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Work Rights

Legally eligible to work in Canada

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