Banquet and Event Operations Assistant Manager

Role Overview

We're hiring a Banquet and Event Operations Assistant Manager to join our team at the Crest Hotel and Convention Centre in Prince Rupert, BC. This role has day-of operational authority across banquets, group functions, and convention centre events, serving as the operational counterpart to the Group and Event Sales Manager and executing events from client delivery to post-event reset.

• Exercise day-of operational authority over banquets, group functions, and convention centre events.
• Manage the hiring and termination of banquet and event staff.
• Provide day-of service leadership and serve as the on-site point of contact for clients.
• Coordinate client and event staff communication and ensure seamless event execution.
• Utilize digital tools for scheduling, event management, and communication.
• Handle event budgeting, purchasing coordination, and vendor communication.
• Perform post-event reset and client-facing delivery.

• At least three years of experience in events, food and beverage operations, or banquets, with leadership experience.
• Current FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate.
• Ability to obtain a Serving it Right Certificate within 30 days of hiring.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg and stand, walk for extended periods.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and events outside regular hours.

Full-time position, 40 hours per week, yearly salary of $56,000 to $68,000. Flexible schedule to accommodate events, weekends, and holidays.