Supervisor: Special Events Coordinator
Status: Occasional Part Time
About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre is the regional public art gallery serving the residents of Barrie, the County of Simcoe, and the surrounding area. Our mission is to engage and enrich the immediate and larger community by providing innovative and relevant visual arts programming. The MacLaren Art Centre houses a significant collection of artworks held in trust for the public and presents a year-round program of world-class exhibitions, education activities and special events. The MacLaren offers a dynamic work environment that supports opportunities for professional growth, encourages creativity, fosters teamwork and rewards excellence.
Description
The MacLaren Art Centre is looking for Special Event Servers for our busy upcoming 2024 wedding season. Event Season generally runs from May- October, with the bulk of our bookings on Friday/ Saturday nights after 4 pm. We do not host events on long weekends. This job is ideal for someone who already has another part-time or full-time job, looking to generate extra income.
Duration
Casual
Rate of pay
$17.20 per hour, plus gratuity.
Duties:
• Provides friendly and courteous customer service
• Operates the POS system, and takes payment in cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard and
Amex
• Clear and clean glassware
• Remove waste and recycling
• Restock the bar, and notify coordinator when supplies are running low
• Assists with set up and tear down of special events (chairs, tables, etc.)
• Meets all Health Inspection Criteria
• Learn to operate the chair lift system
• Holds a valid Smart Serve Certificate, and adheres to Alcohol and Gaming serving
regulation as well as MacLaren Art Centre house policies
• Attends to other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in the food service industry
• Experience in a fast-paced work setting an asset
• Smart Serve Certified
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with volunteers, suppliers,
and gallery staff
• Proven organizational skills and multi-tasking skills
• An energetic self-starter
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Great attention to detail
• A competent and approachable communicator
• Must thrive on working in a dynamic environment
• Must be able to lift 15kg
The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to serving our diverse communities. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening before work can commence.
Please send a cover letter and resume in confidence to
eventservices@maclarenart.com
