Job Description

The Private Dining Coordinator is an integral part of the Food & Beverage team and is responsible for the successful planning & execution of private events in The George Restaurant, The Olympic Bar, Shuckers and Founders Club. They ensure that our guests have a seamless and inspiring experience and juggle multiple events simultaneously.

What's in it for you:

• $27.13/hour + 3% service charge on event bookings
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont and Accor hotels worldwide
• Parking and Public transportation discounts
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our staff dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Medical, dental, vision insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your hotel and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain client relationships
• Prospect and cultivate new clients and revenue streams
• Collaboratively work with our F&B and Sales teams
• Responding promptly to reservation inquiries
• Creating custom menus for clients in InDesign & Office software
• Knowing all F&B menus and understanding upselling techniques
• Planning event details and all aspects, including seating, dining and guests
• Creating reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time
• Creating quarterly competitive-set analysis for F&B
• Assisting F&B division will menu formatting & printing
• Filling out event orders with function details in a timely matter
• Coordinating between culinary and front-of-house teams on menus, service notes, timeliness and general guest expectations
• Managing events and addressing potential issues that may arise
• Perform other duties assigned by manager (i.e. hosting, administrative duties, assisting in all aspects of the operation)

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• A passion for luxury hospitality
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Must hold valid authorization to work in the US
• Food Handlers Card and MAST permit required
• Microsoft Office programs basic knowledge
• InDesign knowledge an asset
• Prior Restaurant experience an asset
• Prior Luxury hotel experience an asset
• Flexible working hours: AM, PM, Weekends and Holidays as needed
• Work Authorization for USA required

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to stand on feed throughout shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
• Frequent sitting on office chair
• Frequent computer use

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.

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