Lounge Host

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture; Oak Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community recreation organization in Oak Bay is seeking Lounge Hosts to serve customers and maintain a clean environment. This auxiliary role offers competitive pay, flexibility in hours, and a free Staff Pass. Ideal candidates will have previous food service experience and customer service skills. Join our team to foster a positive work-life balance culture.

Benefits

14% in lieu of benefits per hour

Staff Membership for fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Must have a background in food and beverage service.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in food service areas.
• Strong customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining area and equipment.
• Process payments accurately and efficiently.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Previous bartending experience

Previous experience in a restaurant or similar food service facility

POS experience

Food Safe Level 1 certification

Serving It Right certification

Current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Job description

Lounge Host

AUXILIARY
Posting #PRC2025-44A

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture is seeking Lounge Hosts to join the Sportsview team. Working under the direction of the Team Leader, Hosts are responsible for serving, cleaning, dishwashing, and assisting with the kitchen as needed. Our Auxiliary staff enjoy a free Staff Pass when they work one shift per week, flexibility in hours to accommodate different lifestyles, a culture that cares about work-life balance, and 14% pay on top of their hourly wage in lieu of benefits. We foster a learning environment and provide you with on-the-job training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a point of contact for food and beverage sales.
• Maintains the cleanliness and tidiness of the public area at all times, clearing tables, removing and washing dishes, wiping tabletops and other surfaces and restocking food and beverage display areas as needed.
• Assists customers in a warm and friendly manner, answering questions about menu choices.
• Handles money and payments for services in an efficient and business-like manner.
• Operates a POS station and all other equipment associated with food facilities.
• Adheres to all safety standards and regulations for the benefit of patrons.
• Maintains records pertaining to bar stock.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous bartending experience.
• Previous experience in a restaurant or similar food service facility.
• POS experience.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification.
• Serving It Right certification.
• Provision of a current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (Note: This is the applicant’s financial responsibility to obtain this).

HOURS OF WORK Open Monday-Sunday, various hours between 7:00am-10:00pm
Work hours may vary based on operational requirements.
LOCATION(S) Oak Bay Recreation Centre
RATE $20.11 ($17.64 per hour plus $2.47 per hour in lieu of benefits) – 2024 rates
STATUS Auxiliary (This is a union position)

BENEFITS

• 14% in lieu of benefits per hour.
• Staff Membership to drop-in the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, and pool (applicable to employees with 1 or more set shifts per week)

Please submit applications by 4:00pm, Tuesday, August 19th 2025 to:

Job Application Drop Box, Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria, V8R 5E6 or Email to: [e-mail]

Subject line in email should read: PRC2025-44A Lounge Host

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date of the posting