HI Lake Louise
We offer more than just a job, we offer an experience and memories that will last a lifetime! Aside from the subsidized housing (including FREE Wi-Fi), tons of fun activities, a relaxed working environment, we also offer a free HI membership and access to tons of activities and rental equipment! Did we mention the free stays at the HI Hostels and ACC huts? Whether it’s the beautiful scenery or the magic of the Lake itself, the mountains are calling. Come experience this chapter with us.
What's in it for you
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The best value on staff accommodation: $7.00 for a shared room
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Have fun with a tight-knit group of colleagues on and off shift
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All units are fully furnished
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Free HI Memberships
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Free stay at other HI properties and ACC huts
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Use of sauna and pool table, ping pong table at the hostel
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Free Wi-Fi
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40% off in Bill Peyto’s Café
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Gratuities
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A laid-back, casual work environment that is a lot less stuffy than working in a hotel.
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Employee & Family Assistance Program
What you will be doing as a Server/Host
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Greeting guests warmly as they arrive and thanking them as they leave
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Managing walk in seating flow and waitlist
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Seating guests efficiently while balancing table rotations and service needs
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Helping clear tables and set tables
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Providing information about hours and menu offerings
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Supporting the service team by communicating table status and guest needs
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Keeping the host stand and front-of-house area organized and presentable
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Handling guest concerns or directing issues to management when needed
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Maintaining a friendly, calm, and professional presence during busy periods
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Assisting with basic side duties such as menus, cleaning, and cutlery
Reporting to the Dining Room Supervisor, the Servers are part of the day-to-day operations of Bill Peyto's Cafe. As Cafe Server, you will be responsible for delivering high quality customer service to cafe guests by greeting and serving guests in a friendly, timely, and professional manner. You will be scheduled to work 3 morning serving shifts and 2 afternoon/evening hosting shifts. This is a full-time seasonal contract position running to mid October.
What we look for
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A warm, welcoming personality with strong customer service skills
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Ability to stay calm and efficient during busy service periods
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
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Previous experience in hospitality or customer service (an asset, not required)
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A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
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Reliability and punctuality
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Comfort working in a team-focused, guest-first environment
Join our community
If everything you read above got you excited, you'll be a great fit for our team. Whether you're on a working holiday and this will be a short stop on a longer trip, or you're looking to stay connected to the hostel lifestyle by working among travellers, this is the kind of place for you.
Our team is made up of people from all over the world who are bound by our shared desire to discover new places. You recognize that what draws you to Lake Louise is what draws our guests here, and you're committed to working with a team of like-minded people to share the best of Lake Louise and the accessibility of travel with the world.
Whether this is just a short stop on your backpacking journey, or you are looking to join a community of folks committed to travel, there is a spot for you at HI where you can belong.
Check out what it's like to live and work here: www.hihostels.ca/workinlakelouise
Background Checks
As part of our standard hiring procedure, successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive background checks. These checks may include employment verification, reference checks, educational qualifications verification, and criminal record checks where applicable.
About HI
We love travelling. To us, travel isn’t just about going places, it’s also about meeting people, discovering cultures, eating new food and most of all, learning how people do things differently than we do back home.
We believe that through hostelling, we become more conscious about the world around us; and we can even make the world a better place. Our mission is to build a community of conscious travellers who share a greater understanding of people, places and cultures through our network of hostels and people.
