Seasonal Positions:
October 26th, 2026 – January 3rd, 2027

- Full-time and part-time with open availability required
- Must be able to work during the holidays (closed Dec 25th) and evenings

How to Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and include “Seasonal Barista – Winter Village” in the subject line.

Position Summary

As a Seasonal Barista, your main responsibilities include preparing and serving high-quality beverages in an outdoor environment, providing exceptional customer service, maintaining cleanliness, handling cash transactions, and promoting additional products. Greeting customers warmly, taking accurate orders, and delivering prompt service is essential. A friendly demeanor, and collaborating with colleagues are key attributes to succeed in this position.

The hours of work for this position may vary based on the needs of the café and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Seasonal positions are available at $17.95 per hour (as of October 1st, 2026).

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service: Providing friendly and efficient customer service, taking orders, and addressing inquires.

- Cleanliness: Maintaining a clean and organized work area, including equipment and seating areas.

- Teamwork: Collaborating with coworkers and communicating effectively for smooth operations.

- Order Fulfillment: Ensuring accuracy in beverage preparation, taste, and presentation.

- Cash Handling: Processing payments, managing cash registers, and handling transactions accurately.

- Menu Knowledge:



Familiarity with menu offerings to provide recommendations and upsell additional products.

- Upselling: Promoting additional products or specials to enhance the customer experience.

- Time Management: Efficiently managing tasks and maintaining prompt service during busy periods.

- Knowledge Development: Continue to use provided web-based training tools to improve skills.

- Qualifications

Customer Service: Excellent communication and customer service skills.

- Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain consistency in coffee preparation and workspace cleanliness.

- Time Management: Efficiently managing tasks and working in a fast-paced environment.

- Cash Handling: Experience in handling cash transactions accurately.

- Hygiene and Food Safety: Knowledge of hygiene practices and food safety regulations.

- Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours an adapt to changing situations.

- Stamina and Physical Fitness: Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and move heavy objects, twist, turn, and reach above shoulder level. May require long periods of working outdoors through the colder months.

- Locations

- Balzac's at Distillery's Winter Village
1 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Balzac’s is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal prospect employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Balzac’s will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process.

Apply with Resume and Cover Letter through email to [email protected].

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