Our Play Café will be opening September 2026 -- Join the opening team!
We are looking for a friendly, energetic, and reliable team member to help create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for children and their families at our Play Café.
If you enjoy working with people, are comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and can think quickly and solve problems independently, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
This role includes a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Opening and closing the Play Café
- Supervising the Play Café for children ages 0-6yrs, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
- Providing barista service
- Decorating for and facilitating children's birthday parties and special events
- Working at the front desk and providing excellent customer service
- Greeting and assisting families and guests
- Responding to questions and resolving issues as they arise
- Assisting with other day-to-day operations as needed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a strong problem solver and quick thinker
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be a friendly and approachable "people person"
- Be able to remain calm, organized, and positive in a busy environment
- Be reliable, responsible, and comfortable working independently
- Have experience working with children in educational, recreational, or entertainment settings
- Possess strong public speaking abilities to engage groups of children and parents confidently
- Excellent customer service skills to create a welcoming environment for guests of all ages
- Guest services and cash handling experience to handle inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and ensure guest satisfaction
- Barista experience an asset
Schedule & Compensation
This is a weekend position with shifts available on:
- Saturday and Sunday
- Play Café operating hours: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Shifts are 8 hours in length
- $18.95/hr
All successful applicants will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening and Criminal Background Check.
Pay: From $18.95 per hour
Work Location: In person
