Be Part of the Magic at Carmen’s Event Centre
Carmen’s Event Centre is where Hamilton comes to celebrate—and where you can be part of something unforgettable. As a team member at one of the city’s most iconic venues, you’ll help bring dream weddings, milestone galas, and show-stopping events to life in a setting known for elegance, grandeur, and timeless charm.
Whether you’re welcoming guests, setting the stage, serving with polish, or supporting behind the scenes, your role plays a key part in creating once-in-a-lifetime moments. No two events are the same, and every day brings something new, exciting, and meaningful.
As part of Carmen’s Group, you’ll be joining a team backed by over 40 years of hospitality excellence—and a culture built on pride, passion, and creating extraordinary experiences.
Why Work for Carmens Group?
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career coaching & growth
- Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024)
- Named Best Workplace in Canada & Hospitality/Retail
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Perks & Benefits
- Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it
- Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
- Comprehensive Group RRSP & Health Benefits
- Staff discounts at our restaurants
- Wellness Programs & Staff Events
- Clear Opportunities to Grow into Leadership Roles
- Employee Recognition Programs celebrating your achievements and milestones
- Referral Bonuses when you bring great talent to the team
- Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture
Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing and passion – where your career is supported every step of the way.
THE CHEF DE PARTIE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Ensure orders are prepared in an accurate and timely manner in accordance to Carmen’s Group standards, focusing on minimizing waste and overall presentation
- Strive to uphold a safe working environment and be health and safety conscious
- Assure the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment
- Perform opening and closing duties as needed
- Ensure food quality by maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation
- Take direction from the Executive Chef
- Maintain clean and safe work areas utensils and kitchen equipment as needed
- Communicate with kitchen team
- Make a difference in the lives of each and every one of our guests by directly contributing to their extraordinary experiences
- Exercise good judgment and demonstrate leadership abilities
- Drive positive change in the organization
- Other duties as assigned
CHEF DE PARTIE POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards
- 1-2 years' experience in culinary industry an asset
- Positive, outgoing and friendly team player
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Safe Food Handlers Certificate an asset
- Culinary trade papers or Red Seal considered an asset
- Flexible availability including evenings and weekends to support event and restaurant operations
WHAT CAN WE OFFER?
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Competitive wage package
- Pay on demand
- Flexible work schedule
- Staff meal program
- Opportunity to learn and apprentice under a Red Seal Journeyman cook
- Group RRSP
- Worldwide hotel discounts
- Restaurant discounts
- Staff recognition, years of service rewards
- Wellbeing programs
- Participation in staff events
- Opportunities for growth and a chance to play a role in our vision to continue being innovators and industry champions within the Hamilton hospitality community
Carmen’s group is an entertainment and hospitality company committed to creating extraordinary memories for our guests and clients. Driven by our passion, creativity, innovative thinking, and world class service, we have remained industry champions for over 40 years. We are committed to enriching the lives of our guests through providing one of a kind experiences at each of our venues including Carmen’s Banquet Centre, The C Hotel by Carmen’s, The Lakeview by Carmen’s, The Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s, fig&lemon, and The Arlington Hotel & River's Edge. We are devoted to bringing excitement to Hamilton and Southern Ontario, and to enhancing the image of Hamilton with every strategic initiative we pursue.
Carmen's Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmen's Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.
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