Columbia Icefield Barista

$15.50/hr
Banff, Alberta Job Post
Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit

Alberta
$15.50 an hour - Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

What will be your daily pursuit?:
Ensures service standards are met and surpassed by creating the experience for customers by providing prompt service, quality beverages and products and maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment.
What perks can you expect?:
For the 2022 summer season at the Columbia Icefield, team members will enjoy;
Almost free housing and meals, as it’s a taxable benefit
$500 referral bonus for each peer referred
An end of season bonus once you complete your contract
Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
A safe work environment with structured COVID procedures and vaccination policies
The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
What will you do in this job?:
This job ensures service standards are met and surpassed by creating the experience for customers by providing prompt service, quality beverages and products and maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment. Responsibilities include:
Delivering legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a "customers come first” attitude
Anticipating customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and customers for cues
Assisting customers in the selection of specialty coffee beverages
Maintaining customer service area and equipment in a clean and appealing manner
Following company recipes and standards, following health and safety sanitation guidelines for all products
Adhering to cash handling and register policies
What skills and experience do you need for this job?:
Must get excited at the idea of living and working in a remote (yet very social) environment
Possess a high level of customer service
Highly motivated and a quick learner
Enjoys multitasking has a high level of stress management skills
Communicates well and is flexible
Previous cash handling is an asset
Food Safe an asset (required)
Enjoy working with a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time
Must meet the Organization grooming and appearance standards
To honour our commitment to be "Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
Standard First-Aid or higher an asset
What will your work environment be like?:
This fun, summer job runs from April 18 to October 10, 2022.
Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring National Park. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!
Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our historic hotel
Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
This job description describes the role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

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EEO Information: Pursuit is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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