Job Description

Can you picture yourself delivering authentic and unique guest experiences, while being able to spend your breaks taking in views of beautiful Mahone Bay, shooting a few hoops, or paddle boarding on the Atlantic Ocean? Here at Oak Island, we work hard and play often. Fun is always in SEA'son – join our crew and get away, every day!

At Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre, we have an immediate opening for a Banquet Manager! If you are an experienced and dynamic individual with a passion for motivation and committed to the execution of a spectacular event, we want you!

• Hire, train, lead, and motivate team members in the Banquet Department to ensure that staff receive adequate resources, guidance and adhere to service standards through strong talent engagement
• Schedule appropriate staffing level for functions to maintain labour costs for department
• Play a key role in performance management through ongoing coaching, development through the performance appraisal process, and progressive disciplinary process
• Build and maintain strong client relationships within all operational departments and outside vendors to ensure that all function specifications are communicated and executed appropriately
• Ensure all function setups and breakdowns are implemented correctly, efficiently and expeditiously
• Manage complaints professionally and take corrective actions to ensure highest level of guest satisfaction

• Complete all required reports, authorizations, invoices and billings for function and send to appropriate personnel. Complete and submit gratuities sheet as well as labour report to payroll for staff
• Makes recommendations to improve the efficiency and quality of services and products provided by banquets

• Comprehensive Group Benefits plan and;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Group Retirement Program with Company matching contributions
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Discounts on accommodations, dining, boat tours, and more!
• Inclusive, supportive, and fun work environment
• Free access to our amazing amenities (pools, tennis courts, gym, kayaks, paddleboards, etc.)

• Post-secondary education in Tourism and Hospitality preferred
• 2-3 years' experience in a banquet supervisor/banquet manager capacity
• Able to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Effective communication, listening, and people skills
• Excellent time management, and multi-tasking skills with an eye for detail
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays

If you are ready to join our supportive and inclusive team, apply online with your resume today!

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal people, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women in occupations and positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on either your cover letter or resume.

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre is a division of IMP Group Limited.

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