Banquet Captain / Maître d'
Top Benefits
About the role
Owned and operated by Shannex, The Glenerin Inn & Spa creates a memorable experience for its guests in the grandeur of its history and heritage by providing a distinctive level of hospitality from its caring and gracious staff. A place to relax and recharge, the casual elegance of the Inn is here for guests to celebrate all the precious moments in life with family and friends.
We are searching for a Banquet Captain/ Maître d' to join our Glenerin Inn and Spa team based in Mississauga, Ontario
Meaningful Benefits
- Approximate hourly wage: $22.20
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Oversee events.
• Set-up and breakdown all function rooms with team members.
• Function as the contact person for the guests in the absence of manager oversight to review timeline of service, event menu, event details, floor plans, special requests, etc.
• Hold pre-shift briefing to review BEOs and expected service standards.
• Coordinate guest experience with the kitchen team.
• Conduct pre-function briefings with banquet servers and review all information pertinent to setup and service of function.
• Inspect employee grooming and uniforms, rectify any deficiencies
• Assist with the completion of all paperwork and closing duties in accordance with departmental standards.
• Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with the Executive Chef and/or oncoming team members.
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to the Executive Chef and Facility Maintenance Manager immediately.
• Attending all scheduled team member meetings and bringing suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as required
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Hotel experience in banquets overseeing weddings, social and corporate events
• Must be available and willing to work most weekends (am/mid/pm shifts) and holidays including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentines’ Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day/Eve.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients, and team members.
• Knowledge of food and wine.
• Familiar with POS systems (Silverware)
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, accounting software
About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People**, apply today!**
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Shannex Incorporated
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do.
Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
Banquet Captain / Maître d'
Top Benefits
About the role
Owned and operated by Shannex, The Glenerin Inn & Spa creates a memorable experience for its guests in the grandeur of its history and heritage by providing a distinctive level of hospitality from its caring and gracious staff. A place to relax and recharge, the casual elegance of the Inn is here for guests to celebrate all the precious moments in life with family and friends.
We are searching for a Banquet Captain/ Maître d' to join our Glenerin Inn and Spa team based in Mississauga, Ontario
Meaningful Benefits
- Approximate hourly wage: $22.20
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Oversee events.
• Set-up and breakdown all function rooms with team members.
• Function as the contact person for the guests in the absence of manager oversight to review timeline of service, event menu, event details, floor plans, special requests, etc.
• Hold pre-shift briefing to review BEOs and expected service standards.
• Coordinate guest experience with the kitchen team.
• Conduct pre-function briefings with banquet servers and review all information pertinent to setup and service of function.
• Inspect employee grooming and uniforms, rectify any deficiencies
• Assist with the completion of all paperwork and closing duties in accordance with departmental standards.
• Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with the Executive Chef and/or oncoming team members.
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to the Executive Chef and Facility Maintenance Manager immediately.
• Attending all scheduled team member meetings and bringing suggestions for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as required
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Hotel experience in banquets overseeing weddings, social and corporate events
• Must be available and willing to work most weekends (am/mid/pm shifts) and holidays including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentines’ Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day/Eve.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients, and team members.
• Knowledge of food and wine.
• Familiar with POS systems (Silverware)
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, accounting software
About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People**, apply today!**
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Shannex Incorporated
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do.
Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home