Food & Beverage Administrator

Job title: Food & Beverage Administrator

Company: Westerner Park

Job description: Ignite a meaningful career at Westerner Park where boundless opportunities, growth, and fulfillment await YOU. Westerner park is currently seeking a Food & Beverage Administrator to join our team. As a Food & Beverage Administrator you’ll be doing the following:
Core Functions

• Coordinate and collate all event-related food and beverage information at least one month in advance. Ensure the information is published in EventPro within two weeks of the event start date.
• Interact with customers to provide information on food and beverage services, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints.
• Use EventPro to maintain a comprehensive overview of events, attend relevant meetings, and collaborate with other business units to align team efforts.
• Support the culinary team with special event requests and menu planning.
• Consult the event calendar and coordinate with the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure client needs are met within the existing workload.

Client Relations

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of menus and food and beverage services.
• Act as a liaison between customers and business units to resolve issues.
• Conduct site visits and create tailored, creative proposals to meet customer needs.
• Ensure seamless handovers to Food and Beverage Coordinators through briefings and notes.
• Verify proper event setups and coordinate with event services if adjustments are needed.
• Complete invoicing and post-event wrap-up in EventPro, ensuring client invoices are prepared by Wednesday each week.
• Balance client needs with event logistics and venue standards.
• Crosstrain with Food and Beverage Coordinators to provide coverage as needed.

Administration and Compliance

• Collaborate with Event Services to ensure accurate event information and invoicing details are entered into EventPro.
• Understand and assist with inventory and POS system updates.
• Support inventory management, including sales entries and adjustments based on event invoices.
• Assist with inventory input as needed by the Assistant Manager, Warehouse & Procurement.
• Support with special projects as required.

Embark on a dynamic and rewarding career with Westerner Park, where joining our team means unlocking a host of benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive benefit packages encompassing life, health, dental, and disability insurance. Extended benefits also include an RRSP matching program.
• Recharge your batteries with ample paid time off and annual vacation, ensuring you have the time to explore and recharge.
• Contribute to a non-profit agricultural society and exposition association, making a positive impact on the community
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant culture that makes work enjoyable, allowing you to witness the excitement of Westerner Park events
• Elevate your skills with tailored professional development initiatives and internal growth pathways.
• Enjoy fantastic perks, including exclusive staff discounts and participation in the Perkopolis Discount Program
• Experience firsthand our commitment to a flexible and understanding workplace, where work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a way of life

Here is what you bring:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in administrative or event services required
• Post Secondary Education in business, events, or related is preferred
• Strong computer skills; experience working with Microsoft 365 and CRM systems is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a suitable drivers abstract is required
• Able to obtain a valid ProServe certification

Explore working at Westerner Park, where our culture, hospitality, and atmosphere cater to everyone. Join us in creating memorable moments.
Realize your potential and apply now to start your extraordinary story with us.
Affiliation: Member of the Westerner Employee’s Association
Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour.
#LI-DNIThank you for your interest in Westerner Park. We look forward to reviewing your application.Westerner Park welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodation is available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.Powered by JazzHR

Expected salary: $20 – 24 per hour

Location: Red Deer, AB

Job date: Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:13:08 GMT

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