Job Opportunity: Café Manager & Events Coordinator Location : Thousand Islands Boat Museum, Gananoque, Ontario Type : Full-Time: May - October, Part-Time/Flexible hours during the off season

Start Date :March/April 2025

Wage : $20-$22/hr

The Thousand Islands Boat Museum (TIBM) is seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to take on a multifaceted role managing our Boat Shop Café, supervising seasonal staff, and coordinating events and venue rentals. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, visitor-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities : Café Management

- Set up and maintain the Point of Sale (POS) system.
- Manage inventory, identify new product opportunities, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Analyze sales data and adjust operations to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Oversee inventory management, pricing models, visual merchandising, and café partnerships.
- Train, schedule, and supervise café staff, ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Oversee daily cash handling, including balancing cash drawers, reconciling sales reports, and ensuring accurate bank deposits
- Oversee social media promotion and execution of marketing initiatives to promote Café

Staff Recruitment, Training & Supervision

- Assist the Executive Director with recruitment efforts:

- Complete onboarding paperwork for new hires.

- Train and supervise summer staff for the Café and In-Water Fleet Exhibit.

- Create staff schedules and ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently.

- Troubleshoot technical issues with payment processing systems and ride boat booking software.

Museum Event Coordination





- Assisting with overall planning and development of events
- Logistics, budgeting, and tracking expenses
- Bar setup and ordering rental equipment
- On-site execution of events

On-Site Space Rental Coordination

- Serve as the primary liaison with caterers, rental companies, and customers for venue rentals.
- Oversee event logistics, including setup, tear-down, and onsite representation during venue rentals.
- Ensure venue rentals event run smoothly, providing a skilled and welcoming experience for clients.
- Manage online listings
- Develop and coordinate social media promotion and oversee staff in executing marketing initiatives to promote venue rentals

Qualifications :

- Experience in café/food service management, recruitment, and event coordination.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and supervise seasonal staff.
- Excellent organizational and data analysis skills, with a focus on improving efficiency and profitability.
- Proficiency with POS systems and troubleshooting payment technology.
- Smart Serve certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing stress while maintaining a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of Gananoque and the Thousand Islands region is an asset.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please forward resume to : Thousand Islands Boat Museum

125 Water Street

Gananoque, ON

K7G 3E3

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Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-31

📌 Café Manager & Events Coordinator (Gananoque)
🏢 Thousand Islands Boat Museum
📍 Gananoque