Special Events Manager - Hotel
- Caledon, ON, Canada
Compensation and Perks: $56K - $62K (base + perks), Health Benefits, RRSP match, Discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, Spas · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Compensation and Perks: $56K - $62K (base + perks), Health Benefits, RRSP match, Discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, Spas
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience in banquets, catering, or hospitality events
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
TreowGroup Recruitment, on behalf of our luxury hotel client, is seeking a Special Events Manager.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys building client relationships, and has a strong foundation in food & beverage operations and event coordination.
Location: Caledon, Ontario
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Shifts: Mon & Tues in office, Wed & Thursday scheduled off, Friday – Sunday on-site for events until approximately 6 pm.
Compensation and Perks: $56K - $62K (base + perks), Health Benefits, RRSP match, Discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, Spas
Key Responsibilities
Secondary Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Personal Attributes
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to grow within a collaborative and service-focused environment while playing a key role in delivering memorable guest experiences.
TreowGroup Recruitment, as well as our client, is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that brings people together to realize their full potential. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys building client relationships, and has a strong foundation in food & beverage operations and event coordination.
Location: Caledon, Ontario
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Shifts: Mon & Tues in office, Wed & Thursday scheduled off, Friday – Sunday on-site for events until approximately 6 pm.
Compensation and Perks: $56K - $62K (base + perks), Health Benefits, RRSP match, Discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, Spas
Key Responsibilities
- The Special Events Manager executes weddings and corporate events from start to finish
- Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to execute all event details
- Prepare and manage Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for group functions
- Attend daily operations and function meetings
- Be present onsite for events to ensure seamless execution
- Support front-line staff (servers, bartenders, porters, bussers) during peak periods
- Oversee all aspects of client billing
- Maintain strong knowledge of all products and services, identifying opportunities to enhance guest experience
- Proactively recommend additional services aligned with guest needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Secondary Responsibilities
- Step into an Outlet Supervisor role when required (team leadership, service support, billing, reservations)
- Cover Duty Manager shifts as needed
Qualifications & Experience
- 2+ years of experience in banquets, catering, or hospitality events
- Strong understanding of conference and catering operations
- Post-secondary education in hospitality or a related field preferred
- Proven ability in sales and up-selling is an asset
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel); experience with Maestro is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Personal Attributes
- Professional, polished, and guest-focused approach
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict effectively
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Confident in sales with a results-driven mindset
- Demonstrates initiative, integrity, and sound judgment
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to grow within a collaborative and service-focused environment while playing a key role in delivering memorable guest experiences.
TreowGroup Recruitment, as well as our client, is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe in fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment that brings people together to realize their full potential. We are committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Special Events Manager will plan and run weddings and corporate events from start to finish, working with the Food & Beverage Manager and preparing banquet event orders. The role also supports front-line staff during busy periods and handles client billing.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 2 years of experience in banquets, catering or hospitality events, plus a solid grasp of conference and catering operations. Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills and strong written and verbal communication are required, and sales experience is an asset.
Skills
- Event planning
- Wedding and corporate event execution
- Banquet event orders (BEO)
- Catering operations
- Conference operations
- Food and beverage operations
- Sales and up-selling
- Client billing
- Team coordination
- Conflict management
- Time management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Maestro
- Written and verbal communication
- Guest experience
- Duty management
Benefits
- Health benefits
- RRSP match
- Hotel, restaurant and spa discounts
Categories
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Special Events Manager
- event planning
- wedding planning
- corporate events
- banquets
- catering
- hospitality
- food and beverage
- banquet event orders
- BEO
- conference operations
- up-selling
- sales
- Maestro
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- client billing
- luxury hotel
- event coordination
- duty manager
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Employee discount
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Maestro
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Hospitality