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Assistant Manager, Cafeteria and Business Operations
@ House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
The House of Commons is hiring an Assistant Manager, Cafeteria and Business Operations, a full-time role within Parliamentary Precinct Operations for employees of that group only. The role supports day-to-day operations across multiple cafeterias and the Gourmet Market, supervising front-line teams and maintaining service and food quality standards. The posting states a bilingual linguistic profile of BBC and a required Food Safety Certification.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day operations of multiple cafeteria locations and the Gourmet Market
- Supervise and coach front-line food service teams
- Maintain food quality, presentation and service standards
- Monitor sales, merchandising and retail inventory
- Contribute to budgeting, cost control and labour management
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in hospitality, food service or business administration, or equivalent
- Food Safety Certification
- Experience supervising cafeteria or high-volume food service operations
- Experience managing staff performance and day-to-day leadership
- Experience with budgeting, cost control and inventory
- Bilingual profile BBC
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safety Certification |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management, Business Administration |
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House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)
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Full company description
The House of Commons is committed to help you realize your full potential. The House of Commons Administration provides Members of Parliament with services, infrastructure and advice to help them carry out their work on Parliament Hill and in their constituencies. This includes producing the House of Commons’ daily publications, providing technological connectivity to Members, and ensuring the Parliamentary Precinct is secure and equipped to accommodate a number of different activities. To view all our current job opportunities or add your name to the resumé bank, browse through the House of Commons Career Portal. La Chambre des communes s’engage à vous aider à réaliser votre plein potentiel. L’Administration de la Chambre des communes fournit aux députés les services, l’infrastructure et les conseils dont ils ont besoin pour accomplir leur travail sur la Colline du Parlement et dans leur circonscription. Entre autres activités, l’Administration produit les publications quotidiennes de la Chambre des communes, fournit aux députés la connectivité technologique nécessaire et s’assure que la Cité parlementaire est sécuritaire et convenablement outillée pour permettre la tenue de différentes activités. Pour consulter toutes les possibilités d’emploi actuelles ou ajouter votre nom à la banque de CV, parcourez le Portail carrières de la Chambre des communes.
- LinkedIn followers
- 65,991
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,673
- Reported office locations
- Parliament Hill / Colline du Parlement, Ottawa, Ontario, CA
- Business categories
- Politics
- Communities
- Government
- Other recorded names
- House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)
- House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The House of Commons is committed to help you realize your full potential. The House of Commons Administration provides Members of Parliament with services, infrastructure and advice to help them carry out their work on Parliament Hill and in their constituencies. This includes producing the House of Commons’ daily publications, providing technological connectivity to Members, and ensuring the Parliamentary…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legislative Offices |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 40 |
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Company Description
The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!
Job Description
The House of Commons’ Parliamentary Precinct Operations is currently looking to staff the Assistant Manager, Cafeteria and Business Operations position.
This recruitment and selection process is restricted to employees of Parliamentary Precinct Operations.
In this role, you will serve as a key operational leader within Food Services, supporting the day-to-day operations of multiple cafeteria locations and the Gourmet Market. Working closely with supervisors and the Cafeteria and Business Operations Manager, you will help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food and beverage services while supporting front-line teams and fostering a culture of service excellence. You will play an important role in maintaining operational standards, enhancing the customer experience, and ensuring the quality, presentation, and consistency of food offerings. You will also contribute to business initiatives and identify opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and overall performance across Food Services operations.
Top Reasons to Join the team:
This role offers the opportunity to combine your passion for hospitality with hands-on operational leadership. You'll work with dedicated teams, oversee diverse food service operations, and help create an exceptional experience for clients while contributing to the ongoing success of Food Services. You'll have the chance to make a visible impact, build strong relationships across the organization, and play an important role in delivering exceptional service to clients and guests.
Qualifications
Education :
- Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
- Food Safety Certification.
Experience :
- Experience coordinating or supervising cafeteria, food service, hospitality, retail food, or high-volume customer service operations;
- Experience providing coaching, guidance, performance management, and day-to-day leadership to employees;
- Experience managing operational priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of service;
- Experience building collaborative working relationships with employees, clients, and stakeholders;
- Experience monitoring sales performance, merchandising products, managing retail inventory, and implementing initiatives to support business growth;
- Experience supporting budgeting, cost-control initiatives, labour management activities, and operational decision-making.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected].
Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is BBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.
We invite you to save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.
Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.
Learn more about us! Visit Ourcommons.ca.
To learn about our hiring process, visit Eligibility and Selection.
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