Position Profile
The Edmonton Convention Centre is looking for Wait Staff to join the Banquets team! As Wait Staff, you will be critical in creating exceptional event experiences through rockstar service and a positive attitude.
The Edmonton Convention Centre plays a pivotal role in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions. If you thrive on being among exciting action and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, this is the ideal place!
What we offer to enhance your experience:
- A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits
- Seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors
- Opportunities to take the lead and mentor
- Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
- Access to our Annual Scholarship Program
- Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees
Job Details
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Serving, which includes attending the service meeting before a function and providing service to the assigned station or location with a designated partner.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of their workstations, assisting other employees whenever possible, maintaining all storage areas, reporting any damaged equipment to management, taking appropriate action, and supporting basic event set-ups.
- Bartending duties, when required, which include providing drink service to guests, setup or teardown of rooms, and cleaning and maintaining the equipment.
- Providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a cooperative work environment.
The successful candidate will have:
- Prior serving experience and their ProServe certification.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with other departments.
- The ability to take direction and responsibility for cash occasionally when working as a cashier.
- To stand and walk for extended periods of time, and heavy lifting is sometimes required.
- Availability of 10-20 hours per week, including weekends
- Please note that successful candidates MUST be able to attend the orientation/training on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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 on the visitor economy.
Working together in a one-team approach aligned with our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while developing products and experiences with a uniquely Edmonton flavour. 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.
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 daily.
Join us in creating unforgettable events! We invite you to apply by February 10, 2026.