Do you enjoy building relationships, helping clients plan memorable events, and creating exceptional guest experiences?
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and service-focused Catering Consultant to join our team. In this role, you'll work directly with clients to plan meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events while building lasting relationships that keep guests coming back.
This is a full-time, hourly position that offers the opportunity to work with clients, coordinate meetings and special events, and be part of a team that delivers a wide variety of conferences, meetings, weddings, and special events throughout the year.
If you enjoy connecting with people, staying organized, and helping bring event plans to life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
If the below description sounds like you, please apply online. No phone calls please, and in-person resumes will not be accepted.
As a Catering Consultant, you'll be responsible for working closely with clients and coordinating events from inquiry to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
Responding to event inquiries and building strong client relationships
Conducting site tours and client meetings
Preparing proposals, contracts, and event documentation
Planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events
Assisting clients with menu selections, room setups, timelines, equipment requirements, and billing instructions
Identifying opportunities to enhance the guest experience through additional services and offerings
Working closely with hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution
Following up with clients to ensure satisfaction and encourage future bookings
Supporting hotel events and functions as required
Building strong client relationships and contributing to the overall success of the Sales & Catering team
We're looking for someone who is:
✔ Passionate about hospitality and guest service
✔ A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
✔ Passionate about helping clients bring their event plans to life
✔ Organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills
✔ Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
✔ Professional, positive, and solution-oriented
✔ Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
✔ Committed to creating exceptional guest experiences
Previous hospitality, catering, guest service, event planning, conference services, or sales experience is considered an asset
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Experience with catering, event management, or hotel sales software is considered an asset
Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events as required
At Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre, you'll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients and events while building valuable experience in hospitality and event services. You'll join a supportive team that values initiative, creativity, professionalism, and exceptional service.
Employee meal program
Staff rates at Nova Hotels locations throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories
Friends & Family hotel rates
Employee discounts at hotel food and beverage outlets
Extended health benefits for eligible full-time employees
Nova Hotels is a Canadian, family-owned and operated hotel management company with hotels across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. We are committed to delivering exceptional hospitality while creating a welcoming environment where both guests and team members feel like part of the family.
This position operates in a fast-paced hotel environment with frequent interaction with guests, clients, vendors, and team members. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.
Apply today and become part of Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre's hospitality team.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Nova Hotels; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
