Assistant Manager, Events Operations and Services, F&B
Art Gallery of Ontario
Toronto Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
The rate of pay for this position is $61,370 - $76,676 per annum.
What is this position responsible for?
Strategy
In collaboration with the Manager, Events Operations and Services, they will create, develop and implement the Food & Beverage Events Logistics and Operations strategy for the Events Front of the House in order to support all confirmed events business (Internal and External).
Assists with the development/updates of all F&B Event Operation standard operational procedures to ensure efficient, quality, safe, event operations for all staff, volunteers, clients and guests.
Work with our external Front of the House partners to Optimize external human talent in order to deliver the highest Food and Beverage service reflecting the AGO standards and protocols, through training, and strategic planning.
Assists in Event Beverage Menu engineering, creating efficiencies, driving sales, insuring AGO beverage offer is competitive and current.
Fosters strong collaborative bonds and internal working relationships with all internal partners and departments.
Develop all training plans for new employees, in collaborations with the Manager, Event Operations and Services, Event Set up Co-ordinator and Senior Maintenance Worker Overnight.
Maintains awareness of hospitality industry including new venues and trends internationally, nationally and within the GTA to ensure the Gallery's services are competitive and current.
Management and Administration
Under the direction of the Manager, Events Operations and Services and in collaboration with the Culinary Management Team ((Director, Culinary Operations, Senior Manager, Culinary Operations, Manager, Events Culinary Operations, Manager, Culinary Operations), the Assistant Manager, Events Operations and Services will lead the Front of the House and assist in all aspects of the F&B event functions in conjunction with Special Events Order.
Enforces all Health and Safety regulations, AGO policies and ensure all staff follow all AGO standard operational procedures, Event Operation standard operations procedures, and licensing rules.
In collaboration with the Manager, Events Operations and Services, they will manage all subordinates staff.
Assists with all aspects of beverage management for the Food and Beverage Department.
Assists in creation, implementation and management of sustainability initiatives in alignment with the F&B department’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable society.
Perform regular, daily, weekly and monthly checks of all relevant event inventory including equipment tables, chairs, staging, bars, dancefloor, carts, dollies, cleaning equipment etc. Monitoring physical inventory with the Event Set-Up Co-ordinator & Senior Maintenance Worker to ensure minimum losses.
What are we looking for?
Several years directly related experience with innovative and cutting-edge event management operations and practices at a similar level in a quality event facility, hotel, event planner or catering operation.
Demonstrated experienced in coordinating and floor management of concurrent events
Well-developed public relations, communication and interpersonal skills
Directly related work experience managing union & non-union staff
Demonstrated working knowledge of hospitality practices, procedures and food & beverage products and services
Comprehensive knowledge of protocols and standards related to Event Operations and Service and ability to adjust and stay current with new protocols and standards.
Demonstrated management skills in organization, problem solving, logistics planning, scheduling and training implementation
Demonstrated knowledge of the logistics and components needed to successfully run event in a sensitive space, such as the Art Gallery.
Demonstrated knowledge of computerized event system or similar essential
Computer literate including, MS word, MS excel and working knowledge of Power point
Ability to multi-task under pressure, and solve problems efficiently
Smart Serve Certified
Emergency First Aid and Food Handlers Certification an asset
What are the benefits of working at the AGO?
Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 11 Jul 2025
Location: Toronto Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Art Gallery of Ontario
Name: Art Gallery of Ontario
Web: https://ago.ca