Conference Services Manager

Job description

Company Description

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

What is in it for you:

·  Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
·  One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
·  Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
·  Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
·  Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
·  Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
·  Comprehensive wellness platform (GreenShield+) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
·  Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Spa 
·  Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
·  Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Job Description

We are looking for a Conference Services Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid, career-focused background in Conference Services and Catering. We seek someone who is sales-oriented, creative, and innovative, with a friendly and persuasive personality.

What you will be doing:

·  Assemble and distribute consistent, concise resumes and banquet event orders that clearly represent a convention's every requirement for all departments
·  Work closely with the client and key hotel departments throughout the duration of their conference, being available to assist them at the appropriate times
·  Responsible for the successful outcome of assigned programs from pre-arrival through to post-departure
·  Work closely with the Conference Services Director and Catering Team to establish new theme menus, special events and service standards
·  Ensure hotel costs are effectively controlled
·  Work closely with the Sales department to ensure all contractual terms agreed upon are executed upon (including the management of Guest Room Attrition and follow-up on Deposit Schedule)
·  Maintain the integrity of Opera Sales & Catering at all times
·  Oversee activities and guest experience related to the appropriate packages
·  Complete special event P&Ls prior to all hotel special events and packages with the Director of Conference Services
·  Maintain files, records and reporting as it pertains to: budgets, contacts, planning activities, time lines, contracts, purchase orders and post meeting notes
·  Act as Service Manager for Business Development Tours hosted by Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
·  Departmental payroll administration.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

·  Operational Food & Beverage experience in a Hotel environment required
·  Proven ability to plan and organize events effectively, with an acute sense of detail & creativity
·  Assertive, professional and positive with a proven ability to develop and lead in a team environment
·  Understanding of computers and applications ideally with a strong working knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering, MS Word, Outlook and Excel
·  Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment ~ hours will fluctuate with evening and weekend work required
·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
·  Proven skills and comfort with public speaking 
·  Degree or diplomas in Hotel Administration from a recognized University/College/Polytechnic institute an asset
·  Minimum 1 year event and/or catering experience required

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

APPLY TODAY: We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise! www.lakelouisejobs.com

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:  

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

If you are contacted by a Recruiter, kindly inform them at any stage of the recruitment process if you will need support or accommodations.

Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: cll.careers@fairmont.com

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