Conference and Events Manager

Who We Are- Keltic Lodge at the Highlands is a historic Cape Breton Resort and is located in the heart of Cape Breton Highlands National Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Just 2 hours from Sydney, NS and a 5 hour drive from Halifax, the resort has been welcoming guests to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia since July 1940.

Title of Position – Conference and Events Manager

Number of Vacancies- 1

Term - Permanent, full-time. Expected start date is as soon as possible.

Hours of work -  40 hours per week. Shifts may include: weekends, holidays, morning, afternoon and evenings. Overtime may be required.

Essential Functions-

• Ensure hotel guests receive the highest level of service for their event
• Ensure all function details are complete and distributed to all department heads
• Work closely with banquet team and kitchen to ensure all requirements are delivered
• Respond to all function and event inquiries
• Manage all functions and events from inquiry to day of event before handing over to the banquet team.
• Ensure billing procedures are followed
• Communicate with Guest Services and Reservations to ensure all resort requirements are delivered.
• Manage and develop the events team
• Work closely with Sales Manager to develop relationships with key suppliers and clients
• Monitor and strive for the annual budget
• Lay out goals and objectives
• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach and discipline employees in your department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met
• Develop relationships with guests, key suppliers and industry partners

Wage- $60,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on expereince, plus tips

Benefits- Extended medical care, subsidized staff meal program, flexible schedule, on-site gym, on-site accommodation, bonus or commission pay, access to company vehicle, or vehicle allowance for use of personal vehicle. Plus discounted green fees @ Highland Links Golf Course.

Work location- 383 Keltic in Rd, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, with option for hybrid remote work schedule

Required Qualifications-

• 5+ years Event/Conference management experience (preferably hotels)
• Independent, self motivated thinker
•  Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Understanding and experience in purchasing, managing cost and billing
• Ability to multitask
• Professional English proficiency to communicate in English work environment
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Ability to stand for a long period of time and lift supply items.

How to Apply- Please send resumes to careers@kelticlodge.ca

Keltic Lodge at the Highlands is owned and operated by GolfNorth Properties Inc., located at 400 Golf Course Road, Onestogo, Ontario. For more information about our company and golf courses, visit https://golfnorth.ca/

Keltic Lodge at the Highlands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including individuals from underrepresented groups: Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities