Job Description

Description Requisition Id: 2024-83
Number of Positions: 1
Job Status: Regular Full-Time
Hours & Days of Work: 35 hours per week
Minimum Salary: $61,370.00
Maximum Salary: $76,676.00
Target Start Date: 08/05/2024Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Collection of more than 120,000 works of art ranges from cutting-edge contemporary art to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists and European masterpieces.We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager, Events Operations and Services, F&B to join our Food & Beverage team. Under the direction of the Manager, Events Operations and Services, F&B, the incumbent 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. In collaboration with the Culinary Management Team (Director, Culinary Operations, Senior Manager, Culinary Operations, Manager, Events Culinary Operations, Manager, Culinary Operations) Lead the Front of the House and assist in all aspects of the F&B event functions in conjunction with Special Events Order. Optimize the external Front of the House external human talent in order to deliver the highest Food and Beverage service reflecting the AGO standards and protocols. Assist in optimizing the Beverage offer for Events and Outlets by controlling beverage inventories, cost and market trends.What is this position responsible for?

• 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) 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, Manage all subordinates staff. Including but not limited to:

• Supervising, controlling and optimizing work, ensuring correct allocation of human resources on each task during the operational hours in order to execute efficiently all aspects of Event Operations.
• Training new staff members, upgrading the training of other team members.
• Event Operations Schedules
• Performance management
• Payroll, vacation requests, availability tracking
• Hiring, resume review and interviewing
• Scheduling, Booking 3rd Party FOH service staff, and Logistics of external AV services
• 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 experience 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 an 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.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, apply now!Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:At the AGO, we lead global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, reflecting the diverse community we serve. Committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, we embed these values into our strategic plan and ongoing priorities.To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/ago/jobs/viewall. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.External Application Deadline: 08/01/2024

Art Gallery of Ontario