Food & Beverage - Seasonal Service Associate, Commissary (Front of House) (VSO)

Aritzia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A retail and café company in Vancouver is seeking a Seasonal Service Associate for their A-OK Commissary. This role involves creating exceptional guest experiences, managing service transactions, and supporting the café team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for Food & Beverage, with the ability to work a flexible schedule through the holiday season. A commitment to Aritzia's values is essential.

Benefits

Product discount

Complimentary meals during shifts

In-house fitness studio

24/7 wellness resources

Creative office spaces

Additional amenities like private parent’s room and shower facilities

Qualifications

• Ability to work a fixed term contract from November 2025 to January/February 2026.
• Must be available for weekend shifts during peak seasons.
• Proven experience in Food & Beverage service.
• Commitment to learn Aritzia's Values and Leadership principles.
• Passion for Food & Beverage and Retail industry.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Connect with guests to create an engaging experience.
• Provide timely and seamless dining experiences.
• Deliver best-in-class beverage services.
• Ensure operationally invisible service experiences.

Skills

Customer engagement

Exceptional dining experience

Collaboration

Food & Beverage knowledge

Education

Serving It Right certification

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Food & Beverage Department is to surprise and delight our guests with Everyday Luxury food and beverage experiences. Building loyalty with existing clients and employees, while attracting new.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Food & Beverage team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for curating and providing a world-class Café program to Aritzia clients.

As a Seasonal Service Associate, A-OK Commissary, you will support with delivering extraordinary client experiences by managing transactions, services, and the service counter to create memorable moments. With the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless—from a rewarding career in Food & Beverage to continued growth and development within Aritzia.

THE ROLE

As a Seasonal Service Associate, A-OK Commissary you will:

• Connect with guests, creating an engaging and welcoming experience with each visit from welcome and departure.
• Provide guests with an exceptional dining experience, that is timely and seamless.
• Deliver guests with a best-in-class beverage selection and service to elevate their dining experience
• Deliver a seamless and operationally invisible experience.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

A Seasonal Service Associate, A-OK Commissary has:

• The ability to commit to a fixed term contract beginning November 2025 through to January/February 2026
• Availability to work weekend shifts and during our busiest time of year (November & December)
• Proven skills, certifications, education and/or experience in Food & Beverage
  • Serving It Right certification is an asset
• A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles
• An understanding and passion for the Food & Beverage and/or Retail industry in which we operate
• The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business

THE LOGISTICS

As a Seasonal Service Associate, you have:

• The ability to work shifts up to 8.5 hours in length, at least 3 days per week, within our operating hours of 6:30am - 5:30pm, Mondays through Fridays
• The ability to work a variable shift schedule

THE PERKS

Industry-leading benefits you will receive while working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.

• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
  • Complimentary meal provided during shift
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.