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About the role
The RBC Convention Centre invites applications for the following position:
*BANQUET CHEF * *Job Type: *Part-time, shift times may vary based on business volume
*About Us *
Imagine yourself here! Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, the RBC Convention Centre stands as the premier event facility in Manitoba. With the right space, creative expertise, and dedicated staff, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences. Join our culinary team and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment that delivers outstanding food service for events of every scale, every guest, every day.
*Position Overview *
The Banquet Chef provides effective and proactive leadership in banquet food preparation, execution, and service delivery. Reporting to the Executive Chef, and working closely with the culinary team and other departments, this role ensures seamless coordination that supports the successful execution of events. As an ambassador of the RBC Convention Centre, the Banquet Chef contributes to exceptional guest experiences and plays a key role in supporting Winnipeg?s local tourism industry.
*Primary Functions and Responsibilities *
- Prepare, coordinate, and execute banquet service in a consistent and high-quality manner.
- Train, mentor, and support culinary team members to ensure strong performance and professional conduct.
- Develop and implement work plans to meet banquet schedules and event requirements.
- Analyze kitchen and banquet operations to identify potential issues and propose proactive solutions.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety and health programs, policies, and relevant legislation.
- Monitor proper food handling, rotation, and storage procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments to support the smooth execution of events.
*Job Requirements *
- 3?5 years of culinary experience within the restaurant or hospitality industry.
- Completion of at least 1 year of post-secondary training in a recognized culinary program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Strong creativity, consistency, and technical ability in food preparation.
- Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Safe Food Handler certification is considered a strong asset.
- Knowledge of safe food handling, food rotation, and inventory storage practices.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Applicant must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Proof of work or student permit will be required upon hire.
- Basic English comprehension and ability to communicate to ensure safe work practices.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
*Come join our team as we create outstanding experiences, every event, every guest, every day. *
This is a scheduled position with salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Convention Centre Corporation and the Canadian Union of Public Employees ? Local 500.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted.
The RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.54 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please provide your email address.
Work Location: In person
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About RBC Convention Centre
The RBC Convention Centre is the premier convention facility in Manitoba. Located in the centre of Winnipeg's bustling downtown, the three-story, 264,000 sq ft multi-purpose facility has access to more than 2,150 downtown hotel rooms and is within walking distance to many of the city's best restaurants and attractions.
The south building features 22,400 sq ft of pre-function, lobby and registration space with floor-to-ceiling windows. The main floor pillar-less York Ballroom is 24,000 sq ft of premium space that can host large galas or be divided into four meeting or conference rooms with a spacious registration area. With high ceilings and a beautiful LED lighting system that extends outside to the street level plaza on York Avenue, this ballroom is a highlight of the south building.
The north building has a main floor of over 21,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space plus a number of specialty rooms. The second floor offers over 26,000 sq ft of meeting space with a unique 300 seat presentation theatre that includes a movie theatre screen, privacy desks and tiered comfort seating. Stitching the two buildings together is the expansive third floor exhibition hall. Almost two city blocks, the 131,000 sq ft of contiguous space can host a myriad of events including consumer or trade shows and large conventions. In the centre of the third floor is the incredible City View Room with its unique architectural ceiling, dramatic lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows. This beautiful 43,000 sq ft space can accommodate 3150 people for a sit-down dinner or 228 tradeshow booths.
When you add all this with FREE Wi-Fi, over 720 underground parking stalls, two climate-controlled loading docks and two separate kitchen facilities, we're creating new meeting and convention opportunities that is reinforcing Winnipeg's reputation as being a world-class site to host world-class events.