Job Description

Welcome to the Premier Life. At Best Western, we are committed to providing exceptional service and quality to our guests. Through our Values for Excellence, we are committed to providing exceptional guest experiences and achieving excellent results through our employees. We are currently recruiting, and we want you to join us!

We are seeking a dynamic self motivated individual Catering Coordinator for our 30,000 sqft Banquet and Conference Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative support to catering team (

preparing contracts, sending emails, typing, faxing, copying, Maintaining Customer and company profiles) Assisting with planning of small meetings and catered event, selling guest rooms, catering services and banquet facilities Be proactive in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving issues before they even become a concern. Assist in planning and participating in client site tours Assist teams in pre trade show preparation. Energetic and able to prioritize work load Maintain highest level of consistency and adherence to department policies Can be trusted to maintain confidentiality of information Provide high level service to clients and associates.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Experience in the hospitality industry is a must A positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction in a fast paced, seasonal environment is important Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with clients, team members, and vendors. Available to work whenever the business requires. Self-starter with strong networking skills and ability to develop rapport quickly Knowledge of Opera promperty management system considered an asset Strong Office, Powerpoint, Excel skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Calgary, AB T2A 6B6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person