Banquet and Event Operations Assistant Manager

Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert is seeking a Banquet and Event Operations Assistant Manager to oversee day-of operations for events and banquets. In this full-time role, you will manage staffing, provide leadership, and ensure smooth communication between clients and event teams.

This position requires at least three years in a relevant field, a FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Salary ranges from $56,000 to $68,000 per year.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in events, food and beverage operations, or banquets.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 kg.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Exercise day-of operational authority over banquets and events.
• Manage banquet and event staff hiring and termination.
• Coordinate communication between clients and event staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Education

FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate

Serving it Right Certificate

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation and Schedule

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