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We are a thriving women owned and operated small business with two locations, our HQ in Toronto's buzzy west end & our downtown outpost in the gorgeous Waterworks Food Hall. Our mission is to make great wine accessible and fun. It’s our goal to create a safe, welcoming work environment for all. We bring an equitable and inclusive lens to our take on hospitality and teamwork. We strive to be Toronto’s premiere bottle shop and natural wine hub & have fun while doing it.
Full Time Patio Server - Dundas & Waterworks Locations
Role: Seasonal Patio Servers, Waterworks & Dundas Locations
Reports: General Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Wage: $19/ hour + tips
Position Summary: Our favourite time of year has arrived, PATIO SEASON! We are seeking full time patio servers for our May to October bustling season! Come serve sustainable and interesting natural wines alongside friendly and passionate hospitality people in two of the best neighbourhoods in Toronto.☺️
If you’re interested, please send a resume, a bit about yourself, which location(s) you're interested in and why you’d like to join the team to jobs@grapewitches.com.
MUST HAVES —
3+ years service experience, we’re a busy patio and we want you to thrive!
Ability to confidently speak to a rotating selection of exceptional and interesting wines.
Desire to make wine approachable, informative, and fun.
Detail-oriented; enjoys organizing and following systems to make the fun stuff happen.
Sense of pride and responsibility in the space. We’re a small team and you’ll be a big part of it!
Open & clear communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
Upbeat, warm and enthusiastic.
Comfortable sometimes working alone, with good problem solving.
We serve snacks along with our great wine, so you’ll be comfortable plating food as you go.
Can comfortably carry 30 pounds (a case of wine) up and down one flight of stairs.
Smart Serve Certificate.
WHAT WE OFFER —
A positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
HSA spending account after 30 days.
Up to three paid sick days.
Learning opportunities through frequent tastings, winemaker events and collaborations.
Juicy staff discount on delicious wines!
NITTY GRITTY —
We are looking for multiple full time servers (4 days a week) at our Dundas and Waterworks locations for 6-8 hour shifts, including evenings and weekends.
As these are seasonal patio roles, full summer availability is a must!
Positions run from May to October with shifts decreasing as our season winds down.
Accomodations Statement:
While we are big natural wine people, it’s not a requirement for you to be as deeply into it as we are! What we’re looking for is a passion for learning and hospitality, and we’ll provide the rest.
Even if you don’t have all the requirements, we’d still love to hear from you.
We highly (and warmly!) encourage folks from communities traditionally underrepresented in hospitality to apply! If you need accommodations with any part of the interviewing and application process, we’re happy to provide. Let us know what you need.
We are passionately committed to equal opportunity for all employees, increasing diversity at our workplace, and providing team members with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Applications close on Friday, March 28th. Successful candidates will be contacted by Friday, April 4th, with interviews beginning the week of April 7th.
To apply please send a resume, a bit about yourself, which location(s) you're interested in and why you’d like to join the team to jobs@grapewitches.com.