Venue Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
TOBEN Hospitality Group is looking for a new Venue Coordinator for GRACE, a versatile event space North of the Junction. This role is responsible for venue sales, venue coordination, and business development, and reports to the management team. This position is ideal for those who thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment and are looking for a breakout role in the events industry.
Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, strong customer service, and an eagerness to gain event experience. Specific job training will be provided by the previous Venue Manager who has been promoted within the company. The role is open to part-time or full-time employment depending on the candidate and their skill set.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Respond to venue leads in an efficient and professional manner
- Arrange and conduct venue site visits with prospective clients
- Prepare estimates for venue rentals
- Connect clients to TOBEN Event Managers who will prepare estimates for catering inclusive of
- Beverage, staffing, and rentals
- Sell through, close, and coordinate venue contracts
- Scheduling of staffing, furniture rentals, and other event needs where applicable
- Ongoing business development and outreach to bring attention and new bookings
- Vendor management and relationship building
- On-site scheduling and management of supplier load-in/out
- Coordinate venue cleaning schedules
- Consistent market research on competitive venue pricing and offerings
- Brief with Venue Supervisor in advance of each event to provide event information
- Review Venue Supervisor reports following each event and assist with the growth/development of space
- Opportunity to work onsite as a Venue Supervisor during events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-year work experience in hospitality
- Previous sales and event experience an asset
- Superior time management and organizational skills a must
- Strong customer service skillset
- Ability to multi-task
- Positive, Respectful team player
*Thank you for your interest in this role. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Commission pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M6N 0B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
About Toben Food by Design
A little bit about us:
Over the years we have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of companies around the GTA. Many of these companies have been with us since the beginning and keep coming back for the incredible food and outstanding service. Our clients include corporations such as NFL Canada, Audi Canada, NYGH, LCBO, PC Home & Joe Fresh, Media Profile, Procter and Gamble, York University, MSL Canada, Solutions with Impact, the YPO, Goldman Sacs, CIBC Mellon, The University of Toronto, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Edelman Canada, National Public Relations, Thomson Rogers, Harry Rosen, Minto Group Inc., the Ontario Ministry of Health and the US Consulate.
Venue Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
TOBEN Hospitality Group is looking for a new Venue Coordinator for GRACE, a versatile event space North of the Junction. This role is responsible for venue sales, venue coordination, and business development, and reports to the management team. This position is ideal for those who thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment and are looking for a breakout role in the events industry.
Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, strong customer service, and an eagerness to gain event experience. Specific job training will be provided by the previous Venue Manager who has been promoted within the company. The role is open to part-time or full-time employment depending on the candidate and their skill set.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Respond to venue leads in an efficient and professional manner
- Arrange and conduct venue site visits with prospective clients
- Prepare estimates for venue rentals
- Connect clients to TOBEN Event Managers who will prepare estimates for catering inclusive of
- Beverage, staffing, and rentals
- Sell through, close, and coordinate venue contracts
- Scheduling of staffing, furniture rentals, and other event needs where applicable
- Ongoing business development and outreach to bring attention and new bookings
- Vendor management and relationship building
- On-site scheduling and management of supplier load-in/out
- Coordinate venue cleaning schedules
- Consistent market research on competitive venue pricing and offerings
- Brief with Venue Supervisor in advance of each event to provide event information
- Review Venue Supervisor reports following each event and assist with the growth/development of space
- Opportunity to work onsite as a Venue Supervisor during events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-year work experience in hospitality
- Previous sales and event experience an asset
- Superior time management and organizational skills a must
- Strong customer service skillset
- Ability to multi-task
- Positive, Respectful team player
*Thank you for your interest in this role. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Commission pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M6N 0B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
About Toben Food by Design
A little bit about us:
Over the years we have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of companies around the GTA. Many of these companies have been with us since the beginning and keep coming back for the incredible food and outstanding service. Our clients include corporations such as NFL Canada, Audi Canada, NYGH, LCBO, PC Home & Joe Fresh, Media Profile, Procter and Gamble, York University, MSL Canada, Solutions with Impact, the YPO, Goldman Sacs, CIBC Mellon, The University of Toronto, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Edelman Canada, National Public Relations, Thomson Rogers, Harry Rosen, Minto Group Inc., the Ontario Ministry of Health and the US Consulate.