Omni King Edward Hotel
With a legacy spanning over 120 years, The Omni King Edward Hotel stands as Toronto’s first and longest-standing luxury hotel. Blending rich history with timeless elegance and modern hospitality, this landmark property has become a cherished destination for both locals and visitors. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, it offers convenient access to the city’s celebrated restaurants, cultural attractions, and premier shopping districts. The Omni King Edward Hotel embodies the spirit of Toronto, vibrant, diverse, and welcoming. Making it an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers alike.
Associates of The Omni King Edward Hotel take pride in being part of a workplace defined by respect, gratitude, and empowerment, supported by comprehensive training, mentorship, and a shared commitment to exceptional service. If you’re a friendly, motivated individual with a passion for creating memorable experiences, The Omni King Edward Hotel may be your perfect match.
Summary: The ideal candidate will be responsible for booking and detailing corporate meetings, additional markets as assigned and increasing business levels with existing Catering accounts, and actively prospecting and securing new corporate event business in an upcoming market. A motivated individual that possesses excellent communication skills, understands the importance of attention to details and is self-motivated is what we are looking for.
The salary range for this position is $62,000–$70,000 annually. Compensation within the range is based on job-related skills, knowledge, and relevant experience.
This posting represents an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities
- Respond to all inquiries within given parameters in an effort to capture additional market share.
- Issue proposals, contracts, negotiate and closes business.
- Manage and service key clients as well as prospect potential new clients.
- Negotiate prices, prepare accurate quotes and then confirm by written contracts.
- Follow Omni’s Billing and Credit standards for all events.
- Prepare Banquet Event Orders, issue updates and distribute in a manner that ensures that all Operating departments have the information that they require to execute the event seamlessly.
- Place follow-up calls to clients upon completion of events to ensure satisfaction and re-solicit business.
- Deliver exceptional guest service and strong financial results.
- Regularly update forecasts to ensure financial accuracy.
- Coordinate Site inspections.
- Upon turnover of a booking, coordinate and follow up with the assigned Banquet Manager to ensure delivery of venues promised services.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.
- Participate in trade shows and promotional events within the hotel and trade related organizations.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year catering experience.
- Knowledge of sales techniques.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of FDC, Social Tables, Opera, Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Knowledge of the operations of Hotel industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others.
- Must be a self starter, and work with minimal supervision.
- Highly developed customer service skills with strong attention to detail guest.
- Strong Knowledge of Food and Beverage would be beneficial.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to:
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