Legislative Assembly - Grid Level 9 - Catering Services Lead

Government of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Victoria is seeking a Catering Services Lead to oversee operations and ensure the highest standards of service for Members and guests in the Parliamentary Dining Room. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering and a hospitality background. This full-time role includes evening and weekend responsibilities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Extended health benefits

Flexible work options

Health and wellness programs

Pension plan

Four weeks of annual vacation

Qualifications

• 1+ year of catering or food service leadership experience in high-volume establishments.
• Must have completed FOODSAFE Level 1 course.
• Current Serving It Right certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee catering operations of the Parliamentary Dining Room.
• Be the first point of contact for event inquiries.
• Ensure service excellence standards are met during events.

Skills

Catering leadership experience

Hospitality education

FOODSAFE Level 1

Serving It Right certification

Education

Post-secondary education in hospitality or related field

Job description

Catering Services Lead

Competition : LA252637

Department : Precinct Services

Position Type : Regular Full-Time

Salary Range : $48,409.76 - $60,512.20 per annum. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.

Close Date : Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 12 : 00pm (noon) PT

POSITION SUMMARY

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Precinct Services department is seeking an organized, professional, and adaptable individual for the regular full-time position of Catering Services Lead.

Reporting to the General Manager (GM), the Catering Services Lead is the first point of contact for Parliamentary Dining Room event inquiries and is responsible for ensuring Members and guests are welcomed and served according to the highest professional standards. This role plans, coordinates, and oversees the catering operations of the Parliamentary Dining Room. This role is split between catering operations and general dining room Guest Services tasks to ensure service excellence standards are consistently met.

The successful candidate will be frequently required to be on site for events that take place in the evenings and outside of normal business hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be / have :

• Post-secondary education in hospitality or a related program, plus at least 1 year of catering or food service leadership experience within a high-volume establishment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of FOODSAFE Level 1 course.
• Current Serving It Right certification.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following :

Private club or hotel experience

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.

Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.

Extended health benefits –We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.

Flexible work options – We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite / remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions.

Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.

Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.

Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.

Vacationbenefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

For more information about our organization, go to https : / / www.leg.bc.ca / about / careers / working-here .

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit cover letter and résumé through our job board portal by 12 : 00pm (noon) PDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. For questions please email [e-mail].

Note :

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and / or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

The Legislative Assembly of BritishColumbiavalues diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

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