Job Type: Part Time Host/Busser

Hours: 10-25 depending on show schedule

Salary: $18.55

About the Chemainus Theatre Festival

The Chemainus Theatre Festival is a not-for-profit professional theatre company located on Vancouver Island. Since opening the doors to its 274-seat venue in 1993, annual attendance is 55,000 patrons per season. In addition to producing live, professional theatre, the Chemainus Theatre experience includes the Playbill Dining Room, Fireside Lounge and Gallery Gift Shop.

Position: Host/Busser – Playbill Dining Room

We are currently seeking part-time Host/Bussers to join our team in the Playbill Dining Room. This is a great opportunity to work in a vibrant, creative environment that blends hospitality with the performing arts.

Key Responsibilities

- Greet guests warmly and assist with seating in the Playbill Dining Room
- Clear, clean, and reset tables efficiently between service
- Help maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized dining room workplace
- Support the dining room team during service
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Interact professionally with the public
- Maintain a consistent, punctual, and neat appearance
- Follow directions and adhere to company policies and procedures
- Perform duties to industry standards
- Be open to cross-training in other hospitality roles, including guest seating and service support

What We Offer

· A fun and supportive work atmosphere

· Delicious food samples

· Discounts at local businesses and the Gallery Gift Shop





· Complimentary previews and discounted tickets to main stage shows

· Dental and vision care (after one year of service)

· Company events and additional benefits based on employment status and tenure

Job Details

Hours: 10–25 hours per week

Availability: Must be available Wednesday to Sunday day shift, including evenings, and weekends.

Pay: Starting at $18.16 per hour

Start Date: Training will begin as soon as a suitable candidate is found

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to: Assist Hospitality Manager, Mily Barrientos

Email: [email protected]
In Person: 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The Chemainus Theatre Festival respectfully acknowledges the hul’qumi’num speaking people, in particular the Puneluxutth (Penelakut) Tribe, on whose traditional territory we are thankful to work and play. The CTF is dedicated to building a just, equitable, inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace and community. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they chose. CTF is committed to a safe and respectful workplace, to reducing barriers, embedding anti-oppression practices, and creating an environment of integrity, respect and cooperation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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