Banquet Manager

Canad Inns•Winnipeg, MB

87d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic team where every day is different and your passion for hospitality shines. As a key member of our Banquets team, you'll work side by side with the General Manager and department leaders to bring exceptional events to life—from elegant weddings to high-profile conferences. If you love creating memorable guest experiences and enjoy being hands-on in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Previous banquet management experience required.
Strong banquet operations and event service management experience is required.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong focus on revenue management and cost control.
Extensive knowledge of food and beverage operations, including culinary, service, and financial aspects.
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all banquet operations, ensuring successful execution of conferences, weddings, corporate events, and other functions.
Work closely with the culinary and sales teams to plan and execute banquet events while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Manage guest experience and brand management by reviewing and update strategies, analyze guest feedback, create and refresh quarterly guest experience goals and ensure operational standards are adhered to.
Financial management responsibilities to include full monthly departmental financial statement review including action planning.
Safety, Compliance and risk management to include foot safety and liquor compliance audits and environmental safety policies in place.
Manage inventory and cost controls by analyzing monthly inventory, waste patterns, inventory shrinkage, behavioral issues and equipment inventory.
Review management and hourly staffing levels based on forecast, departmental staffing and recruitment, and internal talent development.

Benefits

RRSP matching contributions up to 3% of an employee's pre-tax salary
Comprehensive Group Benefit Program featuring Extended Health Care
Continued education assistance, Scholarships
Participation in the Employee Canadvantage Rewards Program
Discounts on food and beverages through the Canadvantage Employee Food & Beverage Discount, applicable to restaurants, room rates for both employees and their guests
Canad Inns Meal Plan, providing one complimentary meal per working day
Employee Engagement Events such as Staff BBQs, Holiday Parties, Sporting Events, Contests, Prize Draws, and more
Employee Referral Program
Wellness Benefits, including discounts for fitness facilities and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Career Growth Opportunities