Company Description

At Oliver and Bonacini, we have more than 30 years of event experience! Our expertise, professionalism and stand-out food and service set us apart as a leaders in the industry. From large-scale galas and fundraisers, client dinners, conferences and executive retreats, our event specialist work to fully customize events of all sizes and locations!

What's in it for you?

Working forsome of Toronto's most iconic venues and locations the city has to offer!
Training and Development
Competitive salary
Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Program
Group life & disability insurance
50% dining discount for all O&B and Freehand locations for you and up to 3 guests
RRSP matching
Tuition reimbursement
O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Event Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing all inbound business inquiries and ensuring seamless event experiences. You will guide clients through the event cycle with meticulous attention to detail, using tools like Delphi and Social Tables to share accurate event information with both clients and our internal teams. Your commitment to exceptional service will not only delight our clients but also encourage them to return year after year. If you’re passionate about events and dedicated to creating memorable experiences, we want to hear from you!

The Day to Day:

Network and create relationships with new and current clients
Communicate with clients, gather event details, prepare packages, and send event confirmation details to clients
Uses sales tools to effectively close leads, including proposals, site tours and planning meetings
Follow up with clients using information from post events creating opportunity for new bookings and Moment’s of Truth
Show a superior level of customer service through client feedback & repeat events
Has a keen eye for details & knows the important questions to ask when planning an event
Manage time effectively to meet weekly deadlines for BEOs and responds efficiency to client requests
contributes to the annual sales targets of the events team, and is able to accurately produce a forecast and speak to the business they are producing
Contributes to the venue goals by sharing ideas and collaborating with team members.
Can identify a great piece of business & present to management for negotiation
Anticipates the needs of the operations and kitchen side of the business unit
Offers a positive presence and attitude towards the work, team & company

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5years’ experience coordinating a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
Prior understanding of equipment and event rentals
Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales
Proven ability to work in a team environment with self-motivation and independent work ethic
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage clients
IT/Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

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