Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Hostess/Host - Food Serv. Job Title Banquet Captain - Sage Catering (Auxiliary) Department Full Service Restaurants & Catering I Assistant Manager I UBC Food Services I Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $24.00 - $25.27 CAD Hourly Posting End Date April 17, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing This Job Requisition is for three (3) vacancies. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary Assists catering managers and coordinators with the execution of events. Supervises and allocates the work of service staff including Waiters, Waitress and Bartenders. Organizational Status Reports to Catering Coordinator or Unit Manager. Work Performed Acts as primary liaison with client throughout the event. Allocates, delegates and directs work to service staff throughout event. Monitors work of service staff to ensure client s expectations are met. Works with service staff, drivers and kitchen staff to address and resolve any client issues. Monitors service staff breaks to ensure sufficient coverage during peak times of function. Assists with event set-up such as setting up buffet, tables and bar; pours drinks, serves meals if required; assists with event tear-down including clearing tables, breaking down the buffet, cleaning and organizing rentals/dishes. Picks up and returns any necessary material and event paperwork to catering office following event. Assists the Restaurant Manager and Supervisor with restaurant operations and service Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the job. May be required to lift up to 45lbs Consequence of Error/Judgement Makes minor decisions related to allocation of work of service staff and area cleanliness; errors in decision making may negatively impact customer service. Supervision Received Works under general supervision and from verbal and written instructions and procedures. Supervision Given Allocates work, provides instruction and monitors the work of food service staff. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation, FoodSafe level 1 and Serving It Right certificates and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Fine dining experience required (classically trained). Familiarity with bartending duties. Ability to make accurate and rapid calculations. Ability to work within a team environment and provide direction on service procedures to junior staff in a restaurant and catering environment. Effective communication, customer service and supervisory skills. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to lift up to 45lbs. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.