The Winnipeg Football Club is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Manager of Events & Catering to join our team in the hospitality industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of events, from game-day experiences to corporate functions and weddings, ensuring that each event meets or exceeds our client's expectations.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and catering, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for our guests and fans.

• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of events for the Winnipeg Football Club, including game-day experience events, corporate functions, and weddings.
• Work closely with clients to ensure that their needs are met and that their events are executed flawlessly.
• Coordinate all aspects of event logistics, including catering, décor, entertainment, audio-visual requirements, transportation, ticketing, and guest registration.
• Manage budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring that costs are within budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as marketing and ticketing, to promote events and ensure that all aspects of the event are well-coordinated.
• Ensure that the venue is properly prepared for each event, including proper setup and tear-down of event spaces.
• Manage staffing requirements for events, including hiring and training temporary staff and coordinating duties among the existing event staff.
• Scheduling and payment of hourly staff, including gratuity allocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning and execution, preferably in a venue management role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify potential problems and take proactive steps to mitigate them.
• Sound financial management skills, with the ability to create and manage event budgets.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing teams and creating a positive work environment.
• Exceptional time management, organization and ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.

The Winnipeg Football Club welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation the Winnipeg Football Club will provide interview accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs should you be a successful candidate for interview.