Banquet & Event Service Specialist – Bartending

Vancouver Aquarium; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Aquarium is seeking a banquet service associate to support event operations, including setup, service, and teardown for reception and dinner functions. You will also assist with bartending, linens, and equipment return while ensuring a safe environment for guests and staff.

Preference will be given to candidates with bartending experience or willingness to learn. Strong English communication, reliability, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume banquet or restaurant service is preferred.
• Ability to read a BEO and follow all setup, event guidelines and requests.
• Serving it Right certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to guests: Amaze, engage and inspire the guests the sharing your knowledge of the animals at the Vancouver Aquarium.
• Ensure all guests are served with professionalism and with an attention to detail.
• Go above and beyond to ensure all guests have a memorable experience.
• Maintain cleanliness at events by using trays to serve and bus food and beverage items where logistically appropriate.
• Ensure service rooms, pre-function space, and storage areas are kept clean, organized, and unobstructed.
• Service meeting rooms by emptying trash, removing dirty plates, linens and glasses, and replace as necessary, straightening chairs and replenishing water requirements as specified or requested.
• Maintain a clean and pressed uniform and groomed appearance.
• Adhere to BC LCLB rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Assist in Emergency protocol and maintain organizational safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Verbal communication

BEO reading

Outlook proficiency

Plate carrying

Education

Serving it Right Certificate

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Vancouver Aquarium is seeking a banquet service associate to support event operations, including setup, service, and teardown for reception and dinner functions. You will also assist with bartending, linens, and equipment return while ensuring a safe environment for guests and staff.

Preference will be given to candidates with bartending experience or willingness to learn. Strong English communication, reliability, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends are essential.