Porter - The Quay : Toronto Regional Board of Trade

Oliver & Bonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Toronto seeks a Porter responsible for venue setup and teardown before and after events. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, be dependable, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. This part-time role may require night shifts and the ability to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a variable workload.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up the venue according to the client requests.
• Lead other staff members to ensure efficient setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the venue.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Job description

Overview

The Porter is responsible for the set-up and tear down of the venue. This includes before, during, and after events, moving and placing items such as tables, chairs, decorations, and other needed items. The porter is accountable for maintaining the organization and upkeep of the event venue, which may occur during business and non-business hours with start times as early as 6am and end times as late as 3am (overnight shifts will also be required). The porter will work together with the servers to ensure overall venue success, whether that means helping with server duties and vice versa.

Day to Day

• Prepare and set up venue according to set plan and client requests ensuring that every detail both large & small are met
• If required ensure that the venue is 100% set for the next event if you are the last person / team to leave before a breakfast event
• Lead other staff members to ensure that the setup is being done efficiently & effectively
• Lift and move both heavy and light objects in a safe and timely manner
• Tear down of venue after an event and ensure it is clear and maintained to O&B standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of venue
• Comply with and act in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
• Receive and sign off on materials and shipments from clients and couriers and let a manager know each time
• Meet Greet and escort clients from the loading dock offering assistance where necessary
• Additional duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a variable work load ensuring safe timely and accurate completion of assigned work
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Able to listen and follow clear directions
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Available to work mornings evenings weekends and / or occasional overnight shifts
• Dependable and Goal oriented
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.

Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just and create working environments where our employees can be at their best

Remote Work

Employment Type :

Part-time

Key Skills

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Experience

years

Vacancy

1