Host/Hostess (Conference Center)

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Montreal office is looking for a Host to provide reliable, quick and efficient support to the Conference Centre. The chosen candidate must be a team player and able to provide superior quality client service.

The goal is to achieve excellence in client service related to the conference centre by fostering a rewarding environment for both clients and staff.

• Set up meeting and training rooms.
• Lay out catering buffets and refreshments in the meeting rooms.  
• Ensure all meeting rooms and kitchen areas are kept clean.
• Conduct spot checks of all meeting rooms to ensure the facility is clean and in proper working order.
• Clean the coffee machines and refrigerators on the floors.
• Occasionally wash dishes.
• Keep appliances including dishwashers, fridges and ice machines in proper working order.

• Alcohol and appetizer service at cocktail parties.

• Take orders and serve coffee in rooms.

• Setting up and dismantling rooms (lifting tables and chairs).

• Ensures proper operation of appliances, e.g. dishwashers, refrigerators, ice machines.

• May perform administrative tasks: orders, inventory, etc.

At times, business needs arise, and employees are required, and agree, to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfil the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

• Client service experience.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Proven ability to set priorities.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook (an asset).
• Be available in the morning, afternoon and occasionally in the evening. (Opening hours 10:30 to 19:00 or 12:30- 21:00 for cocktail parties).
• Be punctual and reliable.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page.