Event Day Manager (Seasonal)

Aramark Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking an Event Day Restaurant Manager – Full-Service to lead front-of-house operations in a high-volume event venue in Ottawa. You will coordinate with culinary and bar teams, supervise servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff, and ensure an elevated dining experience during event days.

The role requires at least 2 years of restaurant leadership in full-service settings, a strong customer focus, and a valid Smart Serve certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a full-service environment.
• Experience in high-volume or event-based venues is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-service standards, 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 operations 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 to maximize seating and service quality.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar teams to ensure timing, food quality, and seamless service.
• Handle guest escalations professionally and promptly, maintaining Upscale dining standards.
• Ensure pre/post-event setup, service execution, and post-event breakdown.
• Monitor pacing of courses, table turns, and service standards.
• Manage attendance, floor plans, and in-shift staffing adjustments according to business levels.
• Enforce company policies, food safety standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Oversee POS operations, cash handling, and end-of-day reporting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and upscale dining environment.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Team supervision

Guest engagement

Operations coordination

High-volume service

Education

Smart Serve certification

Job description

Job Description

The Event Day Restaurant Manager ? Full-Service is responsible for leading all aspects of front-of-house operations within a full-service restaurant located in a high-volume event venue. This role ensures an elevated dining experience through attentive service, strong team leadership, and seamless coordination with culinary and bar teams during event days.

Job Description

The Event Day Restaurant Manager ? Full-Service is responsible for leading all aspects of front-of-house operations within a full-service restaurant located in a high-volume event venue. This role ensures an elevated dining experience through attentive service, strong team leadership, and seamless coordination with culinary and bar teams during event days.

Job Responsibilities

Event Day Responsibilities

• 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 standards, 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.

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