Director of Events

Shape the future of events at Corner Collection, a distinguished Montreal-based hospitality group recognized for its award-winning boutique hotels, celebrated restaurants, and luxury spa in the heart of Old Montreal, as we enter a pivotal growth phase and redefine the next chapter of urban luxury hospitality.

With a legacy built on exceptional service, culinary excellence, and refined urban hospitality, our portfolio includes Hôtel Nelligan and Hôtel Place d’Armes — both internationally recognized, including Michelin Key distinction and Travel + Leisure Best Awards honors.

Position Scope

The Director of Events is responsible for delivering event revenue performance and execution excellence across Corner Collection’s corporate catering, weddings, and social event segments for Hôtel Place d’Armes and Hôtel Nelligan.

Fully accountable for revenue production, margin performance, and execution quality across all event segments, this role leads the Events team with a focus on disciplined execution, structured selling and servicing practices, and strong alignment between client commitments and on-site delivery.

Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Director of Events is responsible for executing the commercial strategy for events, ensuring performance targets are achieved, the Events team is effectively led, and operational delivery meets brand standards.

This position oversees Event Sales Managers and Conference Service Managers, ensuring alignment between revenue generation and flawless execution across all event business.

The Director of Events works closely with Sales, Revenue Management, Marketing, and Operations to ensure event business is managed with discipline and delivered to the highest standard.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Success in this role requires disciplined execution, professionalism, and measurable commercial impact.

• Drive disciplined sales across Weddings, Social, Corporate Catering, and Seasonal Events, achieving revenue and production targets.
• Improve conversion across all segments through stronger qualification, responsiveness, and closing practices.
• Ensure accurate forecasting of event revenue, space utilization, and margins.
• Lead and hold accountable a high-performing Events team, reinforcing structured workflows and service standards.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and development of event sales and service talent.
• Monitor and report on production, pipeline, activity, and profitability across all event segments.
• Oversee the full event lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, margin protection, and a high-quality guest experience.
• Ensure disciplined contract management, including deposits, payments, and credit control.
• Partner with Operations, F&B, and Rooms Division to ensure commitments are executable and delivered to standard.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, workflows, and reporting practices to ensure consistency and accountability.
• Partner with Sales, Revenue Management, and Marketing to ensure alignment on commercial priorities, including pricing, space optimization, and demand generation.
• Lead the review and evolution of event menus and packages with F&B and Revenue Management.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity, providing insights to improve performance.
• Provide feedback on product gaps and client expectations to support continuous improvement.
• Partner with restaurant teams to align group and buyout processes within hotel contracts.
• Build client loyalty and repeat business through strong relationship management and follow-up.
• Develop relationships with planners, clients, and key partners to drive referrals and upsell opportunities.
• Lead cross-departmental communication, including BEO meetings, ensuring alignment and readiness.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence during key periods to support execution and service standards. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Corner Collection, we believe in creating extraordinary moments - for our guests and our team. Here’s what you can expect:

• A competitive salary and performance-based incentive plan rewarding measurable commercial impact.
• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, and more), group RRSP, and company contributed DPSP.
• The opportunity to lead and elevate the Events division across two iconic boutique hotels during a pivotal growth phase.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and the ability to influence strategic decisions across the organization.
• Professional development opportunities and long-term growth potential within a dynamic, independent hospitality group.
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and work-life balance.
• Work in the heart of Old Montreal at some of the city’s most celebrated hotels and restaurants.
• Exclusive perks — discounted dining, hotel stays, spa services, and local partnerships.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a senior events or catering leadership role within a luxury hotel or upscale venue environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant luxury hospitality or event leadership experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Proven experience leading both event sales and servicing functions, including weddings and corporate catering.
• Strong commercial awareness and performance-driven mindset, with a proven ability to drive results and meet production goals.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a high-performing team, with a focus on accountability and execution.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse clients, planners, and internal teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, disciplined execution, and a strong commitment to client satisfaction.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Proficient in hospitality systems for managing accounts, contracts, and BEOs (OSEM/OPERA preferred), with the ability to adapt across platforms.
• Fully bilingual in French and English, with the ability to confidently communicate, negotiate, and represent both hotels across English-speaking markets.
• Flexible availability to meet event demands, including peak periods, evenings, and weekends.

Key Relationships

Internal:
Director of Sales, Director of Revenue Management, Director of Marketing, General Managers, Director of Finance, Food & Beverage Leadership, Banquet Operations, Culinary Teams, Rooms Division leadership, Restaurant leadership across portfolio.

External:

Wedding planners, corporate event planners, social and corporate clients, preferred vendors and venue partners, industry associations, strategic referral partners.