Slabtown Armoury | Aurora, ON
At Slabtown Armoury, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. From intimate private dinners and corporate functions to weddings, cocktail receptions and milestone celebrations, we create experiences that guests remember long after the event is over.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, organized and service-driven Event Manager to lead our growing events program. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, love building relationships and have a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to meet you.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys both the creative and operational sides of event planning. You'll manage every stage of the client journey—from the initial inquiry and venue tour to the final execution of the event—while working alongside an incredible culinary and hospitality team.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Event Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing a wide variety of private and corporate events from the initial inquiry through to the successful completion of the event. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building relationships and ensuring every detail is thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Responding to event inquiries promptly via phone and email
- Communicating regularly with clients throughout the planning process to provide updates, answer questions and guide them through every stage of their event
- Conducting venue tours and consultations with prospective clients
- Preparing customized event proposals, contracts, banquet event orders (BEOs) and invoices
- Coordinating menus, beverage selections, floor plans, seating arrangements, décor, entertainment, audiovisual requirements and event timelines
- Designing customized menus using Canva
- Managing event bookings, deposits, contracts and final payments
- Working closely with the culinary, management, bar and service teams to ensure every event is executed seamlessly
- Liaising with vendors, entertainers, florists, rental companies and other external partners
- Overseeing event setup, execution, and breakdown
- Monitoring event budgets and identifying opportunities to maximize revenue through thoughtful upselling of food, beverage and event enhancements
- Maintaining accurate client records, event files and planning documents
- Following up with clients after their event to gather feedback and foster lasting relationships
- Managing multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and delivering an outstanding guest experience.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and understands that every interaction is an opportunity to create an unforgettable experience.
You are:
- Friendly, confident and highly professional
- Exceptionally organized with outstanding attention to detail
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Calm under pressure and an excellent problem solver
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with a team
- Flexible to work daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays as required by scheduled events
Qualifications
- Previous experience in event coordination, hospitality, restaurant, hotel, catering or wedding planning is preferred
- Experience in sales or client relationship management is considered a strong asset
- Excellent customer service and guest relations skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Experience preparing budgets and managing event expenses
- Proven ability to upsell event enhancements and maximize revenue opportunities
- Knowledge of food, beverages, hospitality industry standards and event operations
- Creative thinking with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Technical Skills
Successful candidates should be comfortable using:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Canva (menu design)
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Drive)
- OpenTable reservation and event management platform
- General office technology and the ability to quickly learn new hospitality software
Why Join Slabtown Armoury?
- Be part of one of Aurora's fastest-growing hospitality destinations
- Help create weddings, celebrations, corporate events and unforgettable guest experiences
- Creative, collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Staff dining discounts
- Complimentary on-site parking
- No two days are ever the same
Job Details
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Schedule:
- Day, evening, weekend and holiday availability required based on event schedule
Work Location: In Person – Aurora, Ontario
Ready to create unforgettable experiences?
If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy building relationships and love bringing events to life from concept to execution, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your resume along with a short introduction telling us why you'd be a great addition to the Slabtown Armoury team.
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Would you consider yourself a people person?
- Do you have experience using Canva for menu design? If not, are you comfortable learning?
Work Location: In person
