The Pearle Hotel & Spa – Burlington’s premier luxury hotel and spa is located on the stunning shores of Lake Ontario. Founded by the Ciancone family in 1936, Pearle Hospitality prides itself on providing guests with genuine and thoughtful experiences.
Our vision is to create positive human connection and we do so by living our values; Collaboration, Kindness, Quality and Perseverance.
Join our amazing team at The Pearle Hotel & Spa and work in our stunning new property located on the waterfront of Lake Ontario. Share your passion for hospitality with our event guests and help to create memorable moments.
The Event Manager works directly with the entire events team and leads by example to ensure that all daily operations are being executed to Pearle’s high service standards, while offering a genuine and thoughtful experience to our guests. The Event Manager is actively involved in every aspect of the flawless execution of weddings, corporate meetings and social gatherings. Organized and driven, with a keen eye for detail, the individual in this role thrives on leading a team committed to excellence and acts as a mentor for event staff, encouraging a strong Pearle culture & fostering a learning environment.
What makes you the perfect candidate:
- You have 3-5 years special event operations experience
- You love the idea of being part of somebody’s special day
- You have a demonstrated ability to lead, motivate a team, and create a positive culture
- Experience leading food and beverage services for up to 350 guests
- You would like a job with the opportunity for endless growth
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for event operations and the events team (Maître D, Concierge, Servers, Bartenders): embodies a great service culture and creates a high level of service standards and excellence.
- Great attention to detail regarding room setup, décor, event timeline and food service is essential.
- Monitors the flow of each event, ensures established timelines are adhered to and investigates any cause for deviance from set timelines.
- Liaises with Event Chef and oversees food service ensuring quality presentation, correct temperatures and guest satisfaction, paying special attention to any allergies and/or dietary restrictions.
- Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks as necessary. Able to remain poised under pressure.
- Exhibits genuine and thoughtful hospitality in all interactions.
- Always acts with integrity and honesty, takes responsibility for decisions and actions.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet the business needs, including evenings, weekend, and holidays. Closing shifts may extend past 2am.
Advantages to being part of The Pearle Hotel & Spa Team:
- Competitive wages
- Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants, hotels and spas)
- Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
- Career opportunities across all Pearle Hospitality properties
- Marriott Discounts
- A fun place to work with an amazing team & company culture!
Vacancy Status Disclosure: This job posting is related to an existing vacancy.
Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including The Pearle Hotel & Spa, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the hiring manager.
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Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Event Manager: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
