Usher-GCT

Great Canadian Entertainment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Canadian Entertainment in Ontario is seeking an Usher to deliver quality customer service at events, assist with event preparation and conclusion, and help patrons during emergencies. You must communicate well, work independently or in a team, and have flexibility for weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Reporting to the FOH Manager, you will greet guests, check tickets and guide them to seats, attend pre-event briefings, respond to patron needs, and help recover lost items after events.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility to work weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts (or obtain an approved replacement if unable to work).
• Greet all guests in a friendly and courteous manner. Where applicable/necessary, check guest belongings, take/check tickets, distribute programs and escort guests to seats.
• Attend Pre-Event briefing for job assignment and event specifics.
• Ability and willingness to work any assignment, including duties not listed within the scope of this job description.
• Monitor physical surroundings in the assigned area before and throughout the event for safety, cleanliness and functionality. Notify FOH Manager/Supervisor of questions, comments, or concerns.
• Respond quickly and courteously to patrons’ needs, questions, comments, or concerns with answers and/or action.
• At the event’s conclusion, walk through the assigned area, retrieving any lost items and turn them in accordingly.
• In case of emergency, actively assist in safeguarding patrons
• Ability to stand for the entirety of a shift which is approximately 4 hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual (English/French) asset

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the FOH Manager/Supervisor, the Usher will provide quality customer service to patrons attending events in the venues, assist in event preparation and conclusion, and effectively assist patrons in event of emergency. Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. Able to work independently as well as within a team environment. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Position Summary

Reporting to the FOH Manager/Supervisor, the Usher will provide quality customer service to patrons attending events in the venues, assist in event preparation and conclusion, and effectively assist patrons in event of emergency. Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills. Able to work independently as well as within a team environment. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Key Accountabilities

• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts (or obtain an approved replacement if unable to work.)


• Greet all guests in a friendly and courteous manner. Where applicable/necessary, check guest belongings, take/check tickets, distribute programs and escort guests to seats.


• Attend Pre-Event briefing for job assignment and event specifics.


• Ability and willingness to work any assignment, including duties not listed within the scope of this job description.


• Monitor physical surroundings in the assigned area before and throughout the event for safety, cleanliness and functionality. Notify FOH Manager/Supervisor of questions, comments, or concerns.


• Respond quickly and courteously to patrons’ needs, questions, comments, or concerns with answers and/or action.


• At the event’s conclusion, walk through the assigned area, retrieving any lost items and turn them in accordingly.


• In case of emergency, actively assist in safeguarding patrons


• Ability to stand for the entirety of a shift which is approximately 4 hours


• Performs other duties as assigned

Education And Qualification Requirements

• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures, including emergency procedures. (Familiarization with the location of exits and use of emergency equipment.)


• Assist Front of House Manager with procedures for injuries, illness, etc.


• Assist patrons with disability-related issues.


• Ability to provide accurate knowledge to patrons regarding venue logistics (i.e. location of the box office, seating maps and configurations, restrooms, phones, concessions, coat check, etc.), information about the event, general building details related to operations of Casino, Hotel and Food & Beverage areas


• Ability to read event tickets (visual acuity corrected to read as small as 11-font print) in dim lighting with the use of a provided flashlight.


• Ability to stand for long periods, sometimes throughout an entire event.


• Adhere to established dress code.


• Attend required training and meetings.


• Ability to lift 20 kilograms.


• Demonstrate good judgment and makes sound decisions.


• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities.


• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate well.


• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset but not required.

Work Environment Considerations

• Work within a 24/7 operation with ability to work flexible hours when required (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays).


• Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check with results acceptable to our organization, standards and position.

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team of unique contributors. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process. Artificial intelligence may be used to select applicants in our processes. All hiring decisions are made by humans.

About Us

Who we are!

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. GREAT PEOPLE. GREAT INVESTMENT. GREAT CANADIAN.

Since our inception in 1982, Great Canadian has grown to be one of the largest and most dynamic gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. With 25 properties across Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, our facilities include over 16,000 slot machines, 575 table games, 71 dining amenities and over 500 hotel rooms. Working closely alongside our crown agency partners, our team of ~8,000 strive to offer the very best gaming, entertainment, dining, and hospitality experiences.

Our Vision is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding experiences to our guests, rewarding opportunities for our team, and superior value to our shareholders.

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!


• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your clients!


• You’ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world.


• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful.


• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength.


• This isn’t your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!

The only thing we don’t play games with is your career!

Great Canadian Entertainment is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

We are committed to promoting Responsible Gambling. Learn more about our commitment here ,

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Great Canadian Entertainment!