About the role
**Job Title:**Wedding, Event & Venue Host
**Reports to:**Wedding, Event & Venue Supervisor
**Employment Type:**Part-time
Job Summary:
The Wedding, Event & Venue Host works closely with the Wedding, Event & Venue Supervisor, Visitor Experience Manager, Group & Corporate Program Coordinator, and the Café service provider to coordinate the execution of various group bookings and functions, including corporate rentals, weddings, tourism programs and school programs. This individual will host various bookings and attend to client needs. Requires flexibility in availability including weekdays, evenings and weekends as driven by client needs.
Primary Duties
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Point of contact and greet facility rental clients upon arrival, assisting them as needed throughout their stay. This includes training on any FWA owned vehicles and equipment.
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Set up facilities/rooms (tables, chairs, A/V equipment, catering, etc) as needed, ensuring timely communication to relevant onsite staff about client needs prior to client arrival.
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Ensures that event sheets are accurate after the completion of functions so that invoicing can happen in a timely manner.
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Communicate with cleaning contractors onsite.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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2+ years experience in events hosting, banquet or service industry
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Proven problem-solving abilities
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Strong ability to multi-task
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Must possess strong attention to detail
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Exceptional guest service orientation
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High personal integrity, professionalism and maturity
FortWhyte Alive is devoted to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please let us know if an accommodation is needed at any stage of the recruitment process.
FortWhyte Alive is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment equity may be a factor in selection for this position. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black people, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+ people and people with disabilities.
About FORTWHYTE ALIVE
FortWhyte Alive is an environmental, education and recreation center in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The large park and recreation facility is located in southwest Winnipeg along the migratory path of Canada geese.Highlights of FortWhyte’s 640 acres of prairie, lakes, forest and wetlands include a 70-acre bison Prairie and related heritage exhibits; more than 9 km of interpretive nature trails; a family treehouse, floating boardwalks, and songbirds, deer and waterfowl in their natural habitat.
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About the role
**Job Title:**Wedding, Event & Venue Host
**Reports to:**Wedding, Event & Venue Supervisor
**Employment Type:**Part-time
Job Summary:
The Wedding, Event & Venue Host works closely with the Wedding, Event & Venue Supervisor, Visitor Experience Manager, Group & Corporate Program Coordinator, and the Café service provider to coordinate the execution of various group bookings and functions, including corporate rentals, weddings, tourism programs and school programs. This individual will host various bookings and attend to client needs. Requires flexibility in availability including weekdays, evenings and weekends as driven by client needs.
Primary Duties
-
Point of contact and greet facility rental clients upon arrival, assisting them as needed throughout their stay. This includes training on any FWA owned vehicles and equipment.
-
Set up facilities/rooms (tables, chairs, A/V equipment, catering, etc) as needed, ensuring timely communication to relevant onsite staff about client needs prior to client arrival.
-
Ensures that event sheets are accurate after the completion of functions so that invoicing can happen in a timely manner.
-
Communicate with cleaning contractors onsite.
-
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
-
2+ years experience in events hosting, banquet or service industry
-
Proven problem-solving abilities
-
Strong ability to multi-task
-
Must possess strong attention to detail
-
Exceptional guest service orientation
-
High personal integrity, professionalism and maturity
FortWhyte Alive is devoted to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please let us know if an accommodation is needed at any stage of the recruitment process.
FortWhyte Alive is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment equity may be a factor in selection for this position. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black people, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+ people and people with disabilities.
About FORTWHYTE ALIVE
FortWhyte Alive is an environmental, education and recreation center in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The large park and recreation facility is located in southwest Winnipeg along the migratory path of Canada geese.Highlights of FortWhyte’s 640 acres of prairie, lakes, forest and wetlands include a 70-acre bison Prairie and related heritage exhibits; more than 9 km of interpretive nature trails; a family treehouse, floating boardwalks, and songbirds, deer and waterfowl in their natural habitat.