Job Schedule: Temps Complet
Job Type: CDD
Brands: FAIRMONT
Job Category: Sales & Marketing
Company Description:
Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Catering Coordinator.
What is in it for you:
Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do
Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Catering and/or the Director of Conference Services, the Catering Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
Prepare and distribute material and correspondence relating to the successful operation of the department such as contracts, letters and banquet event orders
Act as the departmental liaison with guests in the absence of the Director and the Catering/Event Managers
Assist with Group Pick-up reports, Event order detailing, Group Resumes
Book internal hotel events
Establish/maintain necessary procedures to ensure other departments are completely informed, i.e.: daily distribution, change log
Ensure prompt and courteous service is extended to both internal and external guests
Effectively respond to general inquiries on the telephone and in person, and direct them appropriately
Responsible for preparing and distributing the function sheets on a daily/weekly basis. This includes the prompt distribution of last minute changes to affected departments
Administrative duties such as lobby board postings, daily signage, preparing weekly agenda and minutes, purchase orders, photocopying, faxing, etc.
Assist the Catering and Conference Services as required
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Knowledge of Food and Beverage and Banquet Services a strong asset
Bilingual in both official languages an asset
Excellent computer skills with Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to organize files and office systems
Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment
Ability to multi-task and take directions from numerous sources
Ability to prioritize, maintain control over workloads and perform under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Outstanding attention to detail and tenacious in pursuit of excellence
Professional appearance and demeanor with a professional telephone manner
Must be a proven team player who is motivated and can take initiative
Must be flexible in hours of work
Additional Information:
Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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