Join the hospitality team at Powell River Town Centre Hotel on BC’s beautiful Sunshine Coast! The Town Centre Hotel offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and an exciting, team-oriented work environment.

If your goal is to expand your career, Town Centre Hotel offers an engaging learning environment, focusing on providing excellent training and development from an experienced team of hospitality professionals.

We’re getting ready for our busy season. Currently, we have a number of part-time and full-time positions available. If you are looking for a fantastic work experience, please apply to any of the positions listed below.

Position: Food & Beverage Controller
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Hourly Rate of Pay: $20-$25 (Based on experience)

We are seeking a hardworking, bright, trustworthy person with excellent accounting, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities:
– Monitoring expenses
– Analyzing sales data
– Managing inventory
– Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
– Controlling the food and beverage outlets and beer & wine stores in terms of wastage, pilferage and efficiency
- Preparing variance analysis for food & beverage and communicating with relevant parties

Requirements:
- Good communications skills
- Previous food & beverage experience
- Excellent verbal and written in English
- Detail oriented
- Ability to multi-task and work autonomously
- Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Office

To apply, please email current resume along with covering letter

Position: Administrative Assistant
Hours Per Week: Full Time or Part Time
Hourly Rate of Pay: Based on experience

We are seeking a hardworking, bright, trustworthy person with excellent communication and computer skills for administration and general office duties. You will be assisting with the administration and food and beverage operations of the company. Tasks include, catering , contracts, customer service, inventory and reports, logistics and wearing a lot of hats in order to assist a busy and growing operation

Requirements:
- Good communications skills
- Previous administration experience
- Excellent verbal and written in English
- Detail oriented
- Ability to multi-task and work autonomously
- Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google etc.

To apply, please email current resume along with covering letter and salary expectations

Position: Catering Supervisor
Department: Food & Beverage
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Hourly Rate of Pay: Based on experience

*Accommodation Available for suitable candidates*

We’re looking for a qualified Catering Supervisor to oversee events, ensuring the team works as a cohesive unit to make every event, large or small, memorable for our guests! From administrative duties, to offering outstanding customer service, this role is instrumental to the success of our catering team.

Requirements:
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under stressful situations
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with guests and staff
- Experience leading a team including scheduling and hiring
- Previous serving and bartending experience in a fast-paced environment
- POS experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Serving it Right certificate required
- Food Safe certificate is an asset
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length

Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee events including corporate events and weddings
- Provide support for Food & Beverage Manager
- Administrative duties as needed, including scheduling, payroll, tips outs, inventory, reconciliation, etc.
- Supporting the Food & Beverage Manager in hiring and training new staff
- Provide direction to team members when setting up and tearing down events
- Communicate clearly and effectively with Chef(s) during events, and providing feedback afterwards
- Provide direct service to Guests, including serving, bussing, seating guests, and general clerical/cashier duties
- Lead by example by consistently delivering friendly and professional service to our guests

To apply, please email current resume

Position: Bar Manager
Department: Food & Beverage
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Hourly Rate of Pay: Based on experience

*Accommodation Available for suitable candidates*

We are searching for a committed, proactive Bar Manager who would enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The Bar Manager will promote and grow the business, hire and train staff, and ensure that guests are receiving excellent drinks, food, and service. You will also manage inventory and resources, ensure that quality and safety controls are followed, maintain current licenses and update vendor contracts, create schedules, and set business objectives to increase profits and maximize customer satisfaction.

Requirements:
- Bar or Restaurant management experience
- Excellent administrative, problem-solving, and customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to diffuse tense situations and resolve conflicts
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong communication skills
- Ensure quality control and follow serving it right protocols (All liquor law’s rules and acts)
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Ability to walk, stand, and occasionally carry heavy items in a fast-paced, stressful environment

Responsibilities:
- Manage operations with integrity and deliver high-quality customer service experience
- Manage all systems relating to the operations of the establishment including scheduling and payroll
- Familiar with POS systems
Liaise with suppliers and sales representatives
- Make certain all deliveries are checked in correctly and documentation is correct
- Oversee the bar display to maximize functionality and attractiveness
- Improve the skills, knowledge and morale of front of house staff
- Ensure all employees are trained, motivated and empowered
- Hands-on management style and follow-up while being functional in all areas of the business
- Develop and execute new ideas and initiatives to build revenue
- Focus on the various aspects of the products in the form of food and beverage programs, music, sports and overall integrity
- Maintain regular communication with staff and management through meetings and discussions

To apply, please email current resume

Position: Head Chef
Department: Food & Beverage
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Hourly Rate of Pay: Based on experience

*Accommodation Available for suitable candidates*

Requirements & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager and/or designate, the Head Chef is responsible for the day to day operations & management of Food Production.

• Attends management team meetings, provides input into & participates in the strategic plan for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Participates in the development of and implements policies and procedures in accordance external & internal governing regulations and educates staff, residents and other departments as required.

• Collects department statistics, and provides other related information as required by external and internal regulatory & licensing bodies by performing tasks such as gathering information, performing related audits, preparing summary reports identifying strengths, weaknesses and trends and proposing solutions.

• Responsible for all tasks related to the production and service of menu items using standardized recipes ensuring standard department policies, procedures and safe food handling techniques are used at all times.

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to the Food Services budget by monitoring expenditures and taking action as required. Provides input into capital and operating budget for assigned area

• Establishes production requirements according to the needs of the facility, orders and receives supplies as per established purchasing practices, resolves discrepancies with suppliers as required.

• Establishes and ensures maintenance of food rotations in storage / inventory in order to minimize spoilage and waste and maximize food quality & guarantees food safety.

• Practices and maintains cleanliness and sanitation according to required standards set by the Health Department and the facility.

• Participates in the development of & maintains seasonal 4-week rotational menus based on the likes, dislikes, requests and nutritional needs of the residents and tenants; in conjunction with site leadership team plans and deliver special events such as holiday and themed meals.

• Exceptional culinary skills demonstrated by 3 - 5 years experience working in a commercial kitchen (or related experience); previous leadership experience a must

To apply, please email current resume

Position: Room Attendant
Department: Rooms Division - Housekeeping
Hours Per Week: Varied - based on flow of business
Hourly Rate of Pay: As per collective agreement

*Accommodation Available for suitable candidates*

Requirements:
- Hours per week are based upon flow of business
- Must be available for daytime shifts on weekdays, weekends & holidays.
- Specifically Sundays and short notice on some occasions
- Previous experience in hospitality housekeeping is an asset
- Being organized and flexible is a must
- training will be provided
- This is a physically demanding position that requires you to be on your feet for the full shift

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Full cleaning of all guest rooms
- Stripping and making beds
- Cleaning washrooms
- Vacuuming and wiping down all room surfaces, etc.
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary hotel

To apply, email current resume or drop off at the Town Centre Hotel front desk

Position: Line Cooks
Department: Food & Beverage
TC’s Pub + Garden Court Restaurant
Hours Per Week: 30-40
Hourly Rate of Pay: As per collective agreement

*Accommodation Available for suitable candidates*

Requirements:
- Valid Food Safe certificate required
- Minimum 1-2 years line cook / prep cook experience required
- Flexible shift times available
- Must be willing to work Nights/Mornings
- Weekdays & Weekends as per business requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
- Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage

To apply, email current resume or drop off at the Town Centre Hotel front desk

Position: Janitor (overnight & afternoon)
Department: Janitorial
Hours Per Week: 16-20 (2 shifts)
Rate of Pay: As per collective agreement

*Accommodation Available for suitable candidates*

Requirements:
- Permanent Part Time Position
- 2 shifts per week, overnight janitorial
- Must be available to cover sick days and holidays as needed
- Previous experience in janitorial an asset
- Being organized and flexible is a must
- Training will be provided

To apply, email current resume or drop off at the Town Centre Hotel front desk

Position: Server
Department: Food & Beverage - TC’s Pub / Garden Court Restaurant
Hours Per Week: 20-40 (2 shifts)
Hourly Rate of Pay: As per collective agreement

*Accommodation Available for suitable candidates*

Requirements / details:
- Must posses valid serving it right certification
- Knowledge of Squirrel POS system an asset, but willing to train
- Potential for Bartending shifts if necessary/available
- Confidence in opening and closing procedures, inventory counts, floats etc, an asset
- Training will be provided

Responsibilities:
- Greeting customers upon arrival at the restaurant
- Providing excellent customer service during their dining experience
- Providing suggestions for food or drink choices to diners
- Taking feedback from diners
- Cleaning tables and preparing spaces for future diners
- Carrying drinks and food from the kitchen or bar area to the tables
- Memorizing the food menu and wine list as well as any nightly specials
- Setting tables throughout the shift

To apply, email current resume or drop off at the Town Centre Hotel front desk

Position: Bartender
Department: Food & Beverage - TC’s Pub
Hourly Rate of Pay: As per collective agreement

*Accommodation Available for suitable candidates*

Requirements / details:
- 2 years of experience
- Must have Serving It Right, Food Safe and B.C Lotto
- Be a team player in a busy environment with a great attitude and good customer service
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons
- Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested
- Provides excellent customer service
- This is a key holding job closing nightly

To apply, email current resume or drop off at the Town Centre Hotel front desk