Venue Sales and Servicing Manager - Ottawa, Canada - FAIRMONT

FAIRMONT

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Company Description

Fairmont Château Laurier is the iconic hotel of Ottawa - Canada's capital city.

Built in the age of grandeur, Ottawa's very own castle is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French château.

A symbol of timeless elegance, the hotel combines a distinctive blend of historic charm and modern efficiencies.

What Is In It For You

Wonderful company culture our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 2
Comprehensive extended health benefits package

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo
#BELIMITLESS

Job Description:

Reporting to the Restaurant General Managers, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Answering and developing group reservation inquiries for the restaurants, planning the events, and servicing the events
Actively seeking new business for all restaurants
Work closely with the Restaurant General Managers and Venues culinary team to ensure clear communication and preparation for client events
Work with Culinary and Venues leadership to develop new and innovative offerings to drive group business
Support the Food & Beverage leadership team in administrative tasks, including Payroll, preparation for events, POS programming, Menu formatting
At times step into both Banquets and Venues to assist in floor management
Assist with Tour Group coordination in the Venues
Drive profitability by selecting the right fit and mix of business for restaurants at the right times
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Previous leadership experience in restaurants
Previous experience in event planning, sales, or convention services
Degree/Diploma in a recognized Hotel and Restaurant Management Program an asset
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cohesively as part of a team and build relationships
Strong culinary and beverage knowledge
Familiarity of general accounting principles and policies
Ability to analyze data and trends and create strategies for improvement
Resultsoriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
Previous experience in a unionized environment an asset
Bilingual in both official languages is an asset
Demonstrated passion for the industry and guests
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong problem solving abilities
Excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility