Catering Event Manager - Vancouver

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Catering Event Manager
Company: Sodexo Canada
Job Location: Vancouver, BC
Full/Part Time: Full-time, Permanent

WORK PERFORMED

• In concert with the Client Service Team or Executive Events Team, manage all Food and Beverage aspects of assigned Convention or Meeting events independently and proactively, including menu planning, budget proposals, revenue forecasting, food and beverage logistics planning, detail finalization and confirmation. This may include but is not limited to city-wide conventions, conferences, meetings, trade shows and consumer shows.
• Proactively sell, book and confirm all types of stand-alone Banquet events (weddings, fundraisers, holiday parties etc.)
• Manage the complete standalone event cycle from inquiry, site inspection, proposal, sales contract, first deposit to production logistics and final food and beverage program.
• Understand client’s overall event program, objectives, needs and expectations. Monitor client’s plan and budgets, and customize our service deliveries accordingly.
• Identify and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Work with client’s assigned PCO, DMC or event decorator to deliver a seamless event.
• Assist the Sales Department in client site inspections and Fam trips, including organizing and co-hosting Chef’s Tables and designing themed events, to promote food and beverage at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
• Adhere to facility’s booking priority guidelines and apply yield management principles to maximize function space utilization and revenue potential.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree or diploma level education in Hospitality or Business preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar capacity – preferably in a high quality hotel or convention centre.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to effectively manage time and coordinate various activities in a complex, demanding environment.
• Previous experience in food and beverage operations is a definite asset.
• Exceptional focus on service excellence and a passion for contributing to client’s success.
• Business savvy and possess a strong sense of quality in food and beverage and events.
• Positive and professional attitude, with the ability to model our high standard of guest service, in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to manage own workload independently and collaborate well in teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong English fluency and advanced interpersonal skills.
• Advanced administrative skills along with related experience.
• Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Databases) is a must and proficiency with a comprehensive electronic catering/food and beverage system, particularly EBMS, is an asset.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends depending on the event schedules.

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