Assistant Manager, Event and Fine Dining Operations

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

The House of Commons’ Parliamentary Precinct Operations is currently looking to staff the Assistant Manager, Event and Fine Dining Operations. 

This recruitment and selection process is restricted to employees of Parliamentary Precinct Operations. 

You will play an important part in supporting the delivery of catering services, Fine Dining operations, parliamentary functions, and special events. Working closely with the Event and Fine Dining Operations Manager, you will help oversee day-to-day operations, provide direction and support to Supervisors and Logistics and Liaison Officers, and ensure the smooth planning and execution of services and events. You will collaborate with clients, culinary teams, and operational partners to maintain high standards of service, foster a positive guest experience, and contribute to the ongoing success of Dining Room and Catering Services.

Top Reasons to Join the team:

This role offers the opportunity to build on your hospitality and leadership experience in a unique and fast-paced environment. You'll work with a dedicated team, develop strong relationships with clients and partners across the organization, and contribute to memorable dining experiences and special events. You'll have the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your work through the successful delivery of services that are valued by Members, employees, and visitors alike.

Education :

• Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Food Safety Certification
• Alcohol service certification

Experience :

• Experience coordinating hospitality, catering, banquet, Fine Dining, or event operations.
• Experience supervising staff, including scheduling, coaching, performance management, and day-to-day operational oversight.
• Experience coordinating event logistics or service delivery involving multiple clients, stakeholders, vendors, or operational partners.
• Experience managing client relationships and resolving service-related issues.
• Experience preparing reports, reviewing operational results, and implementing improvements to services or processes.
• Experience supporting operational planning activities, including scheduling, reservations management, inventory control, and resource coordination.

Assets :

• Sommelier, wine, protocol, or hospitality certifications.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at HOCCareers-CarrieresCDC@parl.gc.ca.

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is BBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles. 

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Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.

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