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Host/Takeout Cashier - Café and Grill - Algonquin Provincial Park

Algonquin Outfittersabout 1 month ago
Algonquin Park, ON
CA$1,720 - CA$1,900/hour
Mid Level
Temporary
Seasonal
Full-time

Top Benefits

Staff accommodation included
Outdoor gear rental at no charge
Available meal plan and staff discount

About the role

Are you looking to:

  • Meet fun people?
  • Live, work and play in Algonquin Park?
  • Staff accommodation included (at Canoe Lake)
  • Outdoor gear rental at no charge?
  • Access an available meal plan and staff discount?
  • Have an absolute blast this summer?

Algonquin Outfitters is looking for Host/Takeout Cashiers to join our team at Lake of Two Rivers Café and Grill in Algonquin the Summer 2025 Season! These seasonal positions have start dates in June and End dates in September and October.

Our Servers are key in helping to create a memorable and pleasant dining experience for guests to the Cafe and Grill. As a Host/Takeout Cashier you will, greet and take care of guests from the time they arrive to when they depart, ensuring satisfaction with the food and overall dining experience. This includes providing information for menu selections, helping to adhere to guest dietary needs and restrictions, ensuring responsible service of alcohol to guests communicating effectively with the kitchen staff, responding to guest concerns and feedback, pre-bussing of tables, maintaining a clean work environment and handling cash and electronic transactions.

What does it take to become a Host/Takeout Cashier on the AO Team?

  • Previous experience in the Hospitality industry with knowledge of point-of-sale systems are considered a definite plus but if you are keen, we will train!
  • This location is licensed so Smart Serve Certification may be required.
  • We look for individuals who can work well within a team, creating a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation. You will have strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate guest’s needs and help your co-workers.
  • We need our team members to have open availability for all shifts.
  • This is a Server role so you will need to be on your feet for extended periods of time.

This busy summer Café and Grill is a great place to work if you like people as guests to the park come from all over the globe and many staff have developed long lasting connections through their work with us!

These jobs are ideal for individuals who are dependable, people oriented, and adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are open seven days a week from May through October. Shifts consist of weekends/days/nights and can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis. We also welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are interested in returning to work for us each Summer Season!

At AO, we foster an environment and culture that makes these roles suitable to students, retirees/snowbirds, or individuals who are only looking to work in the summer months as you have other plans for the winter. We welcome interest from all!

Accessibility and Accommodation:
Algonquin Outfitters is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We will work with you to meet your needs in a manner that respects your dignity and independence, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $17.20-$19.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Retention bonus
  • Tips

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Morning shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

  • Applicant must be able to commute to, or live in staff accommodation in Algonquin Park. *Please note, accommodation is a 15 min travel by car. Must have own transportation to and from Lake of Two Rivers from Canoe lake residence.

Experience:

  • restaurant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person

About Algonquin Outfitters

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Established in 1961, Algonquin Outfitters is Canada's premiere wilderness canoe trip outfitter. A family-owned and operated business, "AO" has been serving Algonquin Park canoe trippers for 60 years. A wide range of outfitting options, including equipment rentals, complete and partial outfitting, packaged guided trips, custom guided trips and water taxi service, allows us to meet the needs of just about any Algonquin Park visitor. Experience wilderness canoe tripping by paddling and portaging through Ontario's famous Algonquin Park, with Algonquin Outfitters as your guide.

Read our latest blog article here - https://algonquinoutfitters.com/news/

Algonquin Outfitters is also the Muskoka and Haliburton region's complete Outdoor Adventure Store, with everything for four-season fun in the outdoors. Our selection of canoes, kayaks, bikes, cross-country skis, snowshoes, snowboards, alpine skis, wakeboards, waterskis and camping equipment has to be seen to be believed! On top of that, we carry outdoor, surf and casual clothing, outdoor accessories, footwear, gifts, souvenirs and more, at retail locations in Algonquin Park, Muskoka and Haliburton.