Event Staff

Job Responsibility:

Keefer is looking for experienced hospitality professionals to come work adhoc private events this summer.

If you enjoy engaging with guests, providing high-end service and and are an enthusiastic team player - WE WANT YOU!

This is an exciting opportunity to come and work in a beautiful wilderness resort, with a talented group of people and be a part of creating unforgettable memories with our guests.

About Keefer:

Established in 2014, Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge is a remote luxury backcountry Catski Lodge. Located in a stunning natural environment near Cherryville, BC, our guests enjoy world-class catskiing in the winter and a range of private retreats, experiences and weddings throughout summer. We strive to offer unique and refined resort experiences with a home from home feel.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Lodge Management team, Lodge Hands are responsible assisting the lodge management team with creating and delivering outstanding hospitality experiences. This role is a dynamic role that includes a range of responsibilities related to maintaining a high-end hospitality venue. The ideal candidates will enjoy variety at work, enjoy being on their feet and working in a fast paced environment, and will take great pride in delivering excellency.

Working in a backcountry resort requires a team orientated approach to work and a willingness to take on any task required to help the lodge succeed. Lodge Hands, should be willing and prepared to jump into any role within the lodge operations team, to ensure an overall outstanding guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the lodge in a positive and engaging manner
• Set-up dining rooms and other food service areas for different meal periods
• Take orders from guests for food and beverage
• Provide a high standard of service during meal service.
• Provide beverage service as needed and maintain a good knowledge of our bar and wine menu
• Clean-up dining room and assist with dishes after food service
• Assist in the kitchen as required (includes food prep, dishwashing etc.)
• Maintain the cleanliness of workspaces and the lodge in general
• Assist bartender with beverage preparation as needed
• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the property including cleaning of guest rooms, changing rooms, cleaning common areas and staff accommodations
• Maintain stock of housekeeping and service supplies and communicate needs to management
• Assist with the organization, stock take and ordering for the retail store, FOH wares, Bar items as requested
• Perform any other duties required around the lodge as required for business operations

Skills and Requirements

• Resume & proven experience in a hospitality environment
• Experience in fine dining establishments an asset.
• A positive, team-orientated attitude
• Well-groomed and professional demeanor
• Adaptable to the requirements of the business and have a willingness to jump in and help wherever needed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both with guests and fellow colleagues
• Exemplary guest service skills with the ability to understand the guests' needs and go above expectations
• Capable of maintaining composure and a high-level of guest service in a busy environment
• Able to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment
• Physically capable to be moving around and on your feet for the majority of a working shift
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts in different capacities within the lodge
• Awareness of environment and able to anticipate the needs of guests and fellow colleagues alike
• Capable of working independently and effectively, managing required duties of the day
• Highly organized with a vigorous attention to detail
• Hold a valid Serving it Right an asset
• Passion for the outdoors is an asset

Benefits

• Competitive wage compensation
• Food and accommodation are provided while working
• Controlled Gratuities program
• Staff discounts on retail items

Summer Operations

• Knowledge of general guest information including dietary's, the lodge and weather
• Knowledge of the food & beverage programme, and corresponding menus

Shift Availability

• Shifts are available based on event size, duration. Upon successful completion of our interview process, shifts would be offered to you based on your skillset and availability.
• Shifts will typically be 20-40 hrs per shift, working across 2-3 days, working upto 10 hours per day.
• Onsite staff accommodation and meals are supplied while working.

Terms of employment

• Have reliable transportation to travel to and from the lodge for scheduled shifts.*
• The ability to live on-site during working shifts within a shared staff accommodation in a remote location
• Flexible to work a diverse schedule to accommodate the business needs
• Fluent in the English language
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

*Keefer Lake lodge is located 14km down a logging road. Staff are required to have a reliable vehicle to get them to and from work. The road is regularly graded so is accessible via 2wd and 4wd drive vehicles.

To apply, please send a short covering letter and your resume to: View email address on ca.edajobs.com

Job Types: Casual, SeasonalContract length: 3 months

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Application question(s):

• Do you have a reliable vehicle to get you to and from work (bearing in mind we are 14km down a logging road)

Work Location: In person