Job Description

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.Equity StatementGeorge Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.GBC VisionTo be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.Position Summary:Reporting to the Manager, Special Events, the Enterprise Hospitality & Event Specialist will be lead support for all Special Events and Hospitality Operations occurring in the Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts (CHCA) Applied Learning Enterprise Department.Key Responsibilities:

• Answering enquires; both through web and phone messages.

• Confirming space availability with Academic Interface.

• Generating client quotes based on event profitability.

• Responsible for applying for Special Occasion Permits (SOPS) as generated by the AGCO as needed for events, per the Liquor License Act.

• Following up / confirming reservations, conducting site inspections for potential clients, and generating individual event work plans and timelines.

• Working in Caterease Event Software System to generate new accounts, groups, and events, and maintaining the database with up-to-date information (i.e., menus, recipes, venue lists, etc.).

• Will be the lead GBC staff onsite for events/operations.

• Leading and guiding hospitality students on event execution; reinforcing service standards, set-up requirements, first impressions, guest interactions.

• Coordinating with Chef Technologist on the food and ensure any allergies and special requests are taken care of.

• Responsible for event \xe2\x80\x9ctear down\xe2\x80\x9d (i.e., ensuring outside rentals are consolidated and ready for pick-up, GBC property/wares are cleaned and are put away included unused product, client event paraphernalia is removed, etc.).

• Other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Two-year diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Hospitality or Events Management, Food and Beverage Management, or equivalent.

• Minimum of three (3) years working in hospitality, retail or food and beverage/hospitality, supervising staff including special events, banquets, catering, reservationist, or other guest-focused employment in a high-volume environment; experience in training staff on hospitality/retail floor security procedures.

Skills and Attributes:

• Intermediate computer skills; knowledge working with a POS operating systems, online foodservice reservation system and/or professional catering and event software is an asset.

• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to discuss customer\'s needs and preferences effectively.

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision; solid time-management skills and attention to detail.

• Able to travel between campuses.

• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills at a professional level.

• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College\'s priorities on diversity and equity.

Please note: This is a 100% in-person role. Special events may require evenings and weekend work.Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
• First consideration will be provided to regular part time (RPT) support staff in accordance with the part time Support Staff Collective Agreement.
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to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration prior to the internal closing date.About Us:prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a . See why we are consistently ranked as one of .George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact confidentially.Send to a Friend 1)) && !window.MSStream; if (isIOS) { document.querySelector(\'.careerSiteHeader\').removeAttribute(\'aria-hidden\'); document.querySelector(\'.careerSiteFooter\').removeAttribute(\'aria-hidden\'); document.querySelector(\'[data-tag=\\\'dlgChangeLanguage\\\']\').removeAttribute(\'aria-hidden\'); var siblings = document.querySelector(\'.careerSite\').children; for (var i = 0; i
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