Banquets Management - Manager

Northland Properties • St. John's, NL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Event Manager to join our management team. This role is responsible for driving event sales, coordinating group bookings and special events, and ensuring every event is executed to a high standard from the initial inquiry through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines hospitality, organization, salesmanship, and leadership and enjoys turning inquiries into memorable events and long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant, sales, hospitality, event, or management experience.
• Strong sales and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Confidence working directly with corporate and private clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively with restaurant management, culinary, bar, and service teams.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required for events.
• A strong focus on hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage event and large-party inquiries from initial contact through event completion.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, local businesses, hotels, organizations, and repeat guests.
• Conduct event consultations and assist guests with menu, beverage, seating, and event planning.
• Prepare event proposals and follow up on prospective bookings.
• Coordinate event details with restaurant management, kitchen, bar, and service teams.
• Maintain an organized calendar of upcoming events and communicate event requirements to the management team.
• Ensure contracts, deposits, guest counts, menus, and other event details are confirmed before each event.
• Be present for major events and oversee setup, execution, and guest experience.
• Follow up with clients after events and build repeat business.
• Identify opportunities to increase event and group-booking sales.
• Maintain accurate records of inquiries, confirmed events, lost business, and event revenue.
• Assist with restaurant operations and management responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed