Catering Design jobs in Alberta

Cornerstone is a wedding, catering, and events company dedicated to celebrating life's greatest moments. Comprised of Cornerstone Weddings, Cornerstone Catering & Events, and Cornerstone Cafe, we build the foundation for unforgettable memories through the celebration of love, gourmet food, and personalized service, all in the inspiring backdrop of the Canadian Rockies.

We're growing and adding to our team!

We are currently looking for a Wedding Sales Coordinator who will actively promote and sell Cornerstone venues for weddings. Our Coordinators fully organize and plan events and communicate with both the wedding couple or event organizer and internal departments (Executive Chef, Event Managers, Set Up Manager).

Duties:

• Promoting and selling Cornerstone venues for weddings with a focus on meeting and exceeding annual sales targets.
• Creating new business and sales leads.
• Performing wedding coordinator duties for wedding parties: promoting and selling wedding services, organizing and planning the ceremony and reception, communicating with the wedding couple, communicating with any suppliers involved, and providing on-site coordination the day of the event to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Planning, designing, and coordinating weddings from start to finish, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for those attending the event.
• Conducting tours of the venues, including the banquet rooms and ceremony sites.
• Creating timelines for weddings, including the ceremony and reception.
• Performing administrative duties for all events (including hosting food tastings and planning meetings) and responding to all emails in a timely manner.
• Communicating event details with all internal departments, including the Executive Chef, Event Managers, Set-up Manager, and maintenance & AV tech.
• Liaising with the Set-up Team to ensure the decoration of the wedding venue is according to the client's specifications.
• Representing Cornerstone at tradeshows.
• Pitching new products and ideas to the Sales & Events Manager and the General Manager in an effort to increase revenue.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends.
• Maintaining positive customer and business relationships and resolving customer concerns regarding sales and service in a professional and timely manner.
• Responding immediately and appropriately to any situations, including emergency situations, that may arise in preparation for, or during, the event.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Wedding or Event Coordinator or experience organizing professional events.
• A background in sales or promotion with the ability to offer and sell additional services and upgrades to clients.
• Superior guest services skills with the ability to anticipate needs and provide exceptional service, along with good negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Hospitality background with knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Organizational and administrative skills to keep track of all details and ensure nothing is overlooked.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.

If you are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, have excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We are looking to fill this position as of mid-November.

At Cornerstone, we believe diversity enriches the workplace. We strive to be an inclusive employer, creating an environment where all team members feel a sense of belonging. We value applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require assistance with the application or hiring process, please reach out to us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Canmore, AB T1W 2X2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Event planning: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person