Senior Manager, Events - SixtyEight

Job summary

The Senior Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the venue, including staff management, budgeting, and cost control. They also lead event service teams, manage vendor relationships, and implement strategies to attract new business.

Job details

Company Description Now open in downtown Toronto, SixtyEight redefines sophistication. Perched on the 68th floor of 40 King West, this breathtaking venue offers panoramic views of the city and beyond. On weekday evenings, private dining rooms with stunning CN Tower views will be open to the public, offering chef-driven cuisine and some of Toronto’s most coveted private dining experiences. What's in it for you? Gratuities Paid vacation, sick, and personal day Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance Discounted gym membership Access to our employee assistance program Group life and disability insurance 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests RRSP matching Employee referral program Professional development fund Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await! Job Description Under the direction of the General Manager, the Senior Manager is accountable for the day to day operations of the venue including staffing, cost controls, staff training, budgeting and active floor management during events. The day to day: Communicates the vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future Regularly monitors and achieves the O&B points of technical service and points of details Builds and maintains relationships with guests, team members and senior management alike Follows bar, beverage and wine control procedures exactly Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue Conducts recruitment and selection and training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills Assists with the tracking of sales, invoicing, and managing inventory Conduct briefings with event service staff prior to each function Schedules event staff to properly service events/functions Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll records Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity Participate on Health & Safety Committee, ensuring that the Occupational Health & Safety Act and WSIB procedures are being followed Ensure facility is well maintained, repaired and spotless at all times Work with Marketing to design and implement a strategy to attract new business Build relationships with vendors and suppliers Additional duties as assigned or required Qualifications Minimum 2-3 years’ experience managing a variety of events (inclusive of small, large and high profile functions) Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable an asset Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Strong business acumen Team player Legally eligible to work in Canada Additional Information This is a current vacancy Salary : 60K + gratuities (average 20k per year) AI Disclosure To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate. Accessibility & Accommodation Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate. Compensation: up to CAD 60000 - yearly

What you’ll do

The Senior Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the venue, including staff management, budgeting, and cost control. They also lead event service teams, manage vendor relationships, and implement strategies to attract new business.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience managing various event types and possess strong organizational and communication skills. A post-secondary diploma or degree in Business or Hospitality is required, with a WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate considered an asset.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Personal days
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Mental health coverage
• Dining allowance
• Clothing allowance
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance program
• Group life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Dining discount
• RRSP matching
• Employee referral program
• Professional development fund

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Event management
• Staffing
• Cost control
• Budgeting
• Floor management
• Leadership
• Performance management
• Conflict resolution
• Problem solving
• Inventory management
• Payroll
• Strategic planning
• Vendor relations
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Invoicing
• Performance Management
• Management
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Training And Development
• Business Acumen
• Employee Coaching
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Artificial Intelligence
• Microsoft Outlook
• Marketing
• Organizational Skills
• Sales
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Inventory Management
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Conflict Resolution
• Mental Health
• Personal Integrity
• Technical Services
• Floor Management
• Business Ethics
• Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Certification
• Public Offering

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Administrative
• Marketing Events Manager
• Hospitality Operations Supervisor
• Manufacturing Managers
• General and Operations Managers

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