Assistant Restaurant Manager, Banquets and Events- Blue …, Maple Ridge

Assistant Restaurant Manager, Banquets and Events— Blue Mountain, ON

Full-time

Compensation: CAD 48,000 - CAD 55,000 - yearly

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player reporting to the General Manager and collaborating closely with the rest of the restaurant team. You’re involved in many aspects of the restaurant, including banquet events, which means you’ll be a cut above the rest. You’ll learn our sought after set of systems and procedures while working closely with your FOH and BOH teams. You’ll bring professional, enthusiastic leadership each day; and contribute in setting our restaurants apart while maintaining a warm, welcoming and rave worthy guest experience!

Benefits What's in it for you:

Shared gratuities

Paid vacation, sick, and personal day

Dining allowance / Clothing allowance

Discounted gym membership

Access to our employee assistance program for confidential support

Group life and disability insurance

50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Responsibilities– Banquets and Events

Oversee the setup, execution, staffing and breakdown of all banquet and event functions.

Ensure event details are accurately communicated to service teams and executed according to client expectations.

Lead and support banquet staff during service, including assigning sections, monitoring pacing, and ensuring high service standards.

Coordinate with Culinary and Sales/Event Planning teams to ensure seamless event execution.

Manage inventory of banquet supplies and ensure rooms are properly staged.

Respond promptly to client requests and event-day adjustments.

Restaurant/FOH Operations

Support daily floor management of the restaurant alongside other managers, including opening/closing duties, table/section planning, and service flow.

Maintain high levels of guest satisfaction through proactive service and hospitality leadership.

Assist in managing reservations, large parties, and table turns to maximize guest experience and revenue.

Monitor cleanliness, ambiance, and adherence to brand standards across all FOH areas.

Other duties when needed.

Leadership&Staff Management

Assist training, coaching, and developing banquet and restaurant service staff.

Participate in scheduling, shift coverage, and managing staffing levels based on business needs.

Conduct pre-shift meetings, deliver service briefings, and ensure team readiness.

Provide real-time feedback and performance support to maintain strong team standards.

Assist with labor management, cost controls, and inventory tracking.

Ensure accurate billing, reconciliation, and event documentation.

Review guest feedback and collaborate with leadership to implement improvements.

Support health&safety compliance, including workplace inspections and policy adherence.

Guest Relations

Serve as a point of contact for guests during events and restaurant service periods.

Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally.

Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to maintain repeat business.

Qualifications

2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a restaurant environment.

Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated extreme organization in a fast paced environment.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work.

Possession of a vehicle / reliable transportation.

Open availability (weekends, evenings and holidays required).

Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note, lodging is not provided by Oliver and Bonacini.

Equity, Diversity&Inclusion We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.

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