Banquet captain Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Details

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working in Banquets, preferably in a large hotel or convention centre environment.
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a banquet or hospitality setting, an asset.
• Experience working within a unionized environment, an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service.
• Knowledge of event management, health and safety protocols, and food service standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to delivering a high-quality guest experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often working long hours on your feet and lifting heavy objects.
• Experience using Event Management Software and proficient in MS Office Suite.

Please note : The job requires onsite presence – and flexibility to accommodate business demands. This may include evenings, weekends, or Stat holidays.

About Us

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.

How to Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume no later than  January 27, 2025.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

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