Events coordinator – food services
City of Mississauga’s Community Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Events coordinator. City of Mississauga’s Community Services Department enhances residents’ quality of life. It offers recreational programs, parks, cultural activities, and library services. Managing community centers and public spaces, it promotes active lifestyles and community engagement. The department supports cultural development through arts and heritage initiatives. It ensures accessible and enriching experiences for all residents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Mississauga
Department: Community Services
Division: Recreation and Culture Division
Section: South District
Position: Events coordinator – food services
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $67068.00 – $89424.00 yearly
Employment Type: Permanent
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
Location: Mississauga, ON
Shift: 40 Hours/Week, Evenings, weekends, and holidays
Requisition ID: 24994
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Graduate of a post secondary program in a Hospitality or Event Management program
Experience: Candidates should have 5 years progressive event coordination responsibility in restaurants, catering, and or conference, event coordination, sales and marketing experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- The candidates should have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, including strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work under tight timelines
- The candidates should be able to work effectively in a team setting as well as independently
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess Smart Serve Certification and be willing to obtain First Aid or CPR, Food Handlers, and WHMIS certification within 6 months of hire
- The candidates should have experience and robust working knowledge of wedding etiquette or planning, banquet styles of service, cocktail receptions, conference or meeting requirements, golf tournaments, and theatre events
- The candidates should have extensive knowledge of Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario rules, regulations, and endorsements
- The candidates should have the ability to learn and apply various other software programs including ActiveNet Report Printing, SAP systems, Silverware Point of Sale (or comparable POS systems), and event management software
- The candidates should possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships with both external and internal customers, coworkers by way of excellent oral and written communication skills
- The candidates should have excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, follow up, as well as exercise good judgment with customer requests
- The candidates should have knowledge of corporate business trends and the ability to prepare estimates and Request for Proposal (RFPs) accurately
- The candidates should possess a valid Class “G” driver’s license and have access to a vehicle to attend various locations and events and competent in computer literacy in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to serve as the first point of contact for internal and external customers
- The candidates should be able to provide cost estimates and banquet event orders in a timely manner and identify the client’s needs and evaluate their requirements and assist with menu planning based on communication received from the culinary team
- The candidates should be able to obtain and record event details on banquet event orders, confirm booking reservations in the city system (ActiveNet), and effectively communicate event details and service requirements to all related venues
- The candidates should be able to follow up with clients upon event completion and upsell and maximize revenue potential and work with the food services management team to develop a sound approach to marketing food and beverage banquet facilities to customers
- The candidates should be able to attend food and beverage trade shows for the purposes of business development and sales, and develop customer-friendly service and resource programs
- The candidates should be able to assist clients with planning to ensure the banquet experience (event coordination, timing, ceremony, floor, conference, meeting setups, wine, bar service, menu selection, linens, and music or decorations) meets expectations and is well-received
- The candidates should be able to regularly update data entry for a variety of administrative documents and reports
- The candidates should be able to process invoices for banquet, catering services and forward them to the customer service center
- The candidates should be able to work with administrative staff on monthly revenue reconciliation and act as a resource for Food Services and venue staff with respect to details and logistics
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!