Event Day Manager (Seasonal)

Aramark; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Event Day Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house operations in a high-volume, full-service venue in Canada. This role oversees servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff, coordinating with culinary and bar teams to deliver an elevated guest experience during event days and manage non-event day operations.

Qualifications include 2+ years in restaurant management, experience in fast-paced venues, and Smart Serve certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a full-service dining environment required.
• Experience in high-volume or event-based venues is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-service standards, including table service, pacing, and guest engagement.
• Proven leadership ability in fast-paced, guest-focused environments.
• Solid knowledge of food, beverage, and alcohol service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-service dining during event days, ensuring high hospitality and guest satisfaction.
• Manage front-of-house staff including servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff.
• Oversee guest flow, reservations, and table management for seating efficiency.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar for timing, quality, and service.
• Engage guests, handle escalations, and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure pre-service setup, service execution, post-event breakdown.
• Monitor pacing of courses, table turns, and service standards.
• Manage attendance, floor plans, and in-shift staffing as needed.
• Enforce policies, food safety, and health & safety regulations.
• Oversee POS, cash handling, and end-of-day reporting.
• Maintain a clean, upscale dining environment.
• Place and manage food, beverage, and supply orders for non-event days.
• Prepare and manage staff schedules per event calendar.
• Ensure operational readiness of the restaurant, staffing and inventory.

Skills

Restaurant management

High-volume venues

Leadership

Guest engagement

Food & beverage service

Job description

The Event Day Restaurant Manager – Full-Serviceis responsible forleading all aspects of front-of-house operations within a full-service restaurantlocatedin a high-volume event venue. This role ensures an elevated dining experience through attentive service,strong teamleadership, and seamless coordination with culinary and bar teams during event days.

Job Responsibilities

Event Day Responsibilites

• -Lead full-service dining operations during event days, ensuring a high standard of hospitality and guest satisfaction
• -Manage all front-of-house staff including servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff in a structured dining environment
• -Oversee guest flow, reservations, and table management to maximize seating efficiency and service quality
• -Maintain strong communication with kitchen and bar teams to ensure accurate timing, food quality, and seamless service execution
• -Actively engage with guests, handle escalations, and resolve service issues professionally and promptly
• -Ensure proper pre-service setup, service execution, and post-event breakdown of the restaurant
• -Monitor pacing of courses, table turns, and service standards consistent with a full-service dining experience
• -Manage attendance, floor plans, and in-shift staffing adjustments based on business levels
• -Enforce company policies, food safety standard, and health & safety regulations
• -Oversee POS operations, cash handling, and end-of-day reporting as required
• -Maintain a clean, organized, and upscale dining environment

Non Event Day Responsibilities

• -Place and manage food, beverage, and supply orders
• -Prepare and manage staff schedules in alignment with the event calendar
• -Ensure operational readiness of the restaurant, including staffing plans, inventory levels, and service setup standards

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• -Minimum 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a full-service dining environment required
• -Experience in high-volume or event-based venues (arena, stadium, or large restaurant) is strongly preferred
• -Strong understanding of full-service standards, including table service, pacing, and guest engagement
• -Proven leadership ability in fast-paced, guest-focused environments
• -Solid knowledge of food, beverage, and alcohol service standards
• -Valid Smart Serve certification (required)
• -Must have reliable personal transportation to and from the arena

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.