Full-Time

Event Specialist

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality

Restaurants, events and catering

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Word/Pages/Docs
Marketing
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Minimum de 2 ans d’expérience dans la coordination et/ou l’exécution de divers types d’événements (petits, grands et événements de haut niveau)
  • Une expérience en planification et exécution de réceptions privées constitue un atout
  • Bonne connaissance des équipements et de la location de matériel événementiel est un atout
  • Expérience administrative ainsi qu’une exposition au marketing et aux ventes sont des atouts
  • Une expérience en restauration est un atout
  • Capacité démontrée à travailler en équipe, avec autonomie et sens de l’initiative
  • Excellentes habiletés de communication orale et écrite, et aisance à interagir avec les clients
  • À l’aise avec les outils informatiques; maîtrise de la suite MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook et PowerPoint)
  • Grand souci du détail, excellentes capacités organisationnelles et aptitude en vente
  • Capacité à gérer plusieurs tâches simultanément tout en maintenant un sens de l’urgence et une bonne dynamique de travail; excellentes compétences en gestion du temps et en priorisation
  • Être légalement autorisé à travailler au Canada
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating and/or executing a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions)
  • Previous experience with planning and executing private dining functions is preferable
  • Prior understanding of equipment and event rentals is an asset
  • Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales an asset
  • Prior restaurant experience is an asset
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment with self-motivation and independent work ethic
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to engage clients
  • IT/Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients
  • Interact with clients, gather event details, prepare proposals, and transmit confirmations
  • Use sales tools (proposals, site tours, planning meetings) effectively to close opportunities
  • Conduct post-event follow-ups to drive repeat bookings and create memorable client experiences
  • Deliver a high level of customer service, reflected in client feedback and repeat business
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ask the right questions when planning events
  • Manage time efficiently to meet weekly BEO deadlines and respond promptly to client requests
  • Contribute to the events team’s annual sales targets, including producing accurate forecasts and reporting on performance
  • Support venue goals by sharing ideas and collaborating with team members
  • Identify strong business opportunities and present them to management for negotiation
  • Anticipate the needs of both operations and kitchen teams
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward work, the team, and the company
Desired Qualifications
  • Une expérience en planification et exécution de réceptions privées constitue un atout
  • Bonne connaissance des équipements et de la location de matériel événementiel est un atout
  • Expérience administrative ainsi qu’une exposition au marketing et aux ventes sont des atouts
  • Une expérience en restauration est un atout
  • Previous experience with planning and executing private dining functions is preferable
  • Prior understanding of equipment and event rentals is an asset
  • Prior administrative experience and exposure to marketing and sales an asset
  • Prior restaurant experience is an asset
  • Fanatical attention to detail, strong organizational skills and sales ability
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum; excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks properly
  • Comply with IT/Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada
Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality

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Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality operates restaurants, event venues and catering businesses in Canada. Its portfolio ranges from fine dining and neighborhood concepts to large-scale venues, food halls and private-event spaces, each supported by culinary, service and management teams. The company also delivers catering and venue services for weddings, corporate functions and cultural destinations. O&B is a multi-concept hospitality operator rather than a single restaurant brand, combining distinct guest experiences with centralized expertise in operations, events, marketing and culinary development.

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