Cafe/Party co-worker at Children's studio - oaks 'n acorns - Toronto, ON

HIRING : Café/party co-worker (part-time)
START DATE : Mid-End of August
AVAILABILITY REQUIRED : 3-4 days per week including Sat/Sun
HOURS PER WEEK: 10-20
LOCATION : Junction studio: 3217 Dundas St W Toronto

INTRO:
Oaks ‘n acorns is looking for a new co-worker to work in our in-studio café 2-3 timers per week, as well as work children’s birthday parties on the weekend (Sat afternoons and all day Sunday).

During the week; You will be responsible for checking in clients for classes, making meals and barista beverages in the café (including baking), while maintaining studio cleanliness including vacuuming and mopping daily. Our studio co-worker is there to assist clients, play with children, recommend programs and be part of a really fun and inclusive environment created for parents and children.

On weekends; You will be our party host assisting parents with their child’s party in our space. This includes being the perfect host, running fun party games and activities and being a little obsessed with cleaning as this position does require a lot of cleaning (think cake on the walls kind of mess!).

JOB TASKS:

Cafe/Studio

• Handle store front and assist customers when they enter into the studio


• Run the in-store café including daily prep, barista duties, make sandwiches, wash dishes and handle cash register – food handlers certificate required!


• Pick up toys and keep store tidy and clean at all times


• Register clients into classes, workshops and programs


• Clean and maintain studio cleanliness at all times


• Vacuuming, mopping and sweeping, taking out garbage


• Assist with tours of studio and check clients into class


• Assist with classes, workshops and programs when needed


• Answer calls, voicemails and makeup class emails


• Data input


• Café and studio inventory


• Assist party coordinator with parties


• Party host duties


• Opening and closing duties


• Assit with classes and workshops if required

Party hosting:

• Open the studio and pre-set up for parties


• Assist customer in setting up for party and superior help throughout such as serving food, clearing tables, cutting cake and tasks as requested by client).


• Keeping party well organized and on time


• Ensuring that all staff/instructors are offering superior service


• Running party games, craft sessions, and other add-ons such as café barista packages.


• After party clean up responsibilities such as vacuuming, mopping floors, removing garbage, preparing for next day, putting away banquet table, and cleaning toys.


• End of party cash-out


• Clean and maintain cleanliness before party, during party and after party

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Food handlers certificate (can be completed in first month at own expense)


• Highly organized, punctual, ability to time manage and multitask


• Responsible and great work ethics


• Exceptional written and verbal communication


• Takes personal ownership of projects and a “Treat it like it’s yours” personality


• Very computer literate (Mac and windows platform)


• Excel at self-directed work and tasks (self-starter)


• Obsessed with cleaning a plus!


• Outgoing, chatty and professional


• Must love working with parents and children


• Previous experience in similar field

ABOUT US:
Oaks ‘n acorns is an Activity Studio for parents and children, and we offer recreational programming throughout the week such as music, art, gym, dance, cooking and fitness classes. Our facility also features an indoor play area as well as a staff operated café for clients. On weekends we host birthday parties and special events, and throughout the year we run camps, kids night out and educational preschool programs. Our staff is compiled of professional teachers, instructors and staff who love being around parents and children.

APPLY:
Please apply online or drop off your resume and cover letter to:

Junction: 3217 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON

Job Type: Part-time

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