Banquet Server | Part-Time | Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Oak View Group is seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to join our team as a Banquet Server. As a Banquet Server, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional food and beverage service at a variety of catered events, including weddings, galas, corporate functions, conferences, sporting events, and community celebrations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy creating exceptional guest experiences, and take pride in being part of memorable events, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and professional team. If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy creating memorable experiences for guests, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the team behind the Okanagan's premier events and experiences.

 

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00-$21.00 CAD and is tip eligible.

 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching

 

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

The South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) Complex is one of the premier sports, entertainment, and event destinations in the Okanagan. Spanning over nine acres, the complex includes the South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, Memorial Arena, and Okanagan Hockey School Training Centre, offering more than 95,000 square feet of meeting and event space and hosting a wide variety of community, corporate, sporting, and entertainment events throughout the year.

 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of some of the South Okanagan's largest and most exciting events.
• Gain experience in a premier sports, entertainment, and convention venue.
• Work alongside a supportive and dedicated team.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Competitive hourly wages plus tip earnings.
• Opportunities to develop valuable hospitality and event industry experience.

• Delivering professional food and beverage service with a focus on hospitality and guest satisfaction.
• Reading and executing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) accurately.
• Setting up, replenishing, and maintaining food and beverage stations throughout the venue.
• Assisting with event room set-up, room turnovers, and post-event clean-up.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and professional event spaces and service areas.
• Anticipating guest needs and responding promptly to inquiries and requests.
• Working collaboratively with kitchen, catering, and event teams to ensure successful event execution.
• Following all health, safety, and workplace procedures.
• Assisting with inventory management and event preparation as required.

• Previous experience in banquets, catering, hospitality, restaurants, or events preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as required by event schedules.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to frequently bend, reach, twist, and move throughout event spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects.
• Must be comfortable working in a busy, high-energy environment, with frequent guest interaction.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.