2023 Job Opportunities – Artisan Inn Trinity

Are you looking for a job opportunity in beautiful Trinity on the Bonavista Peninsula?

We are accepting applications for our 2023 Season! We recognize that some applicants may currently be working for other employers in the area or are not 100% certain if they will be returning to a particular seasonal job in 2023.  You may be looking to supplement your current job with more work or you may be looking for a career shift.  Please do not hesitate to let us know when submitting an application or request for additional information if you prefer that your application or request for additional information remains confidential.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE (ALL POSITIONS ARE SEASONAL & DETAILS OF DAYS PER WEEK ARE LISTED WITH THEIR DESCRIPTION)

Housekeeper – POSITION FILLED

Front Desk / Guest Services – POSITION FILLED

Dishwasher -POSITION FILLED

Evening Server _POSITION FILLED

Evening Dining Room Assistant – POSITION FILLED

Find Details about each position below!

 

A bit about our team

Between 2021 and 2022 our business will experience a very low staffing turnover rate. The positions we are hiring for are to meet the growing demand of the 2022 season May – October and to enhance the amazing team we already have in place.  The majority of staff the successful applicants will be working with will have been with our business for at least 4-15 years.  We strive to operate as a high functioning team and our team leads (general manager, head cook, head housekeeper, head office manager, head maintenance manager & head server) have received training in leadership management and communication from SHIFT People Development.  We cater to affluent clientele who are detail-oriented and looking for genuine interactions and considerate service.  Guests often leave saying that our staff are what makes our business stand out as a destination they will never forget. For this reason we hire just as much for attitude as we do for skill.   

Please find details below on the jobs we are advertising for.

While we prefer applications to arrive via email, should you have any questions prior to applying you may phone 1-709-464-3377

Thank You,

Marieke (Pronounced Marie-kah) Gow
Pronouns She/Her

Wondering who you will be working with? Here is our 2023 team so far:

Housekeeping: Michele King, Sharon Clarke, Vicki Ryder, Kim Vokey (part-time), Deborah Baggs (part-time)

Breakfast Cooks / Bakers: Coreine Johnson, Cecily Marsden

Maintenance Team: Travis Hiscock, Jamie King, Herb Stone

Evening Dining Room Team: Glenn Johnson (server), Tracey Toope (server), Cecilia Marsden (cook/server), Heidi Anderson (cook) Rosanne Toope (part-time dining room assistant) Margo Verge (part-time dishwasher)

Guest Services / Office / Administration: Dale Collins Stone (Guest services and assistant to dining room team), Joyce Hicks (accounting) Jonathan Baggs (front desk & maintenance manager) Marieke Gow (Co-owner & general manager) Tineke Gow (co-owner)

Are you wondering if you are a good fit for our team? Here are some skills & attitudes that impress us!

Organized

Reliable

Takes responsibility for learning the skills and knowledge provided

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented 

Customer service-oriented

Motivated

Works well under pressure

The ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment

Positive Attitude

Willingness to lend a hand when a fellow colleague needs it

MAINTENANCE

Start Date: Immediately April 2023
Why We are Hiring for This Position: We are looking for an individual to fill a position left vacant by Jamie King. Jamie was presented with the opportunity for full-time, year round work with a local contracting company and we couldn’t be more proud of him. Jamie joined our team in 2020 as a seasonal employee at the age of 19 and immediately demonstrated solid work ethic, reliability and unwavering kindness and respect towards his colleagues and our guests. We are thrilled that he now has an opportunity to further develop his skills and contribute to projects throughout our region. We are now looking for someone to fill his shoes for 2023 and future seasons.
About the Maintenance Team: We are a detailed oriented business, always anticipating the needs and desires of our guests. Our maintenance team plays a big role in ensuring we are putting our best foot forward and delivering an amazing experience. The individual who fills this position will interact with all Artisan Inn staff members throughout their day, but will work directly with Travis Hiscock (our maintenance lead), Herb Stone (who is joining our team this year working in gardening, maintenance and occasional dishwashing) and Jon Baggs, the inn’s maintenance manager who has trained in carpentry. Our newest team member may also be working with Pleeman Spurrell, our wild card employee who is now in his late 60s and says he will retire every year, but somehow still manages to find himself pushing our lawnmower and helping out with projects! While he won’t be working full time, we won’t be surprised if he makes some special guest appearances this season.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Assist housekeeping staff with daily turnovers: cleaning of BBQs, removal of recyclables from properties and occasionally stripping beds on heavy turn over days.
-Assist restaurant staff with receiving deliveries and bringing food and wine from storage to the restaurant.
-Perform general maintenance throughout our 9 properties. (fixing toilets, sinks, minor electrical issues that do not require an electrician, assembling furniture…)
-Work with maintenance team to perform general upkeep of properties and occasional special projects (ex maintenance of fencing and exterior siding, assisting with carpentry projects, interior painting, general lawn care and light gardening)
-Interact with guests in a professional and friendly manner when assistance is required.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience / Job Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who:
Has a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Has a cell phone.
Has experience with building maintenance and the ability to assist on construction projects is required.
Having knowledge of gardening or landscaping is not required but is highly valued. Should an applicant have experience and more interest in gardening and landscaping the job can be more tailored to those tasks.
Possess the ability to work in a team setting, but can also perform self-directed work without supervision once trained and instructed on a task.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Details

Hours: 40-50 hours per week, 5-6 days per. Schedules will be determined with your colleagues on the maintenance team. Our season is long enough to ensure staff have the opportunity to qualify for EI.
Pay: Pay is per hour and the rate will be determined based on the applicant’s skills and experience.
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter or any questions regarding the position to info@trinityvacations.com

EVENING DINING ROOM ASSISTANT

We are looking for someone to assist in our dining room 3-4 days per week. This position is to be an extra set of hands for our principal service team so we can ensure our guests are getting the best service possible and busy periods do not become overwhelming for our team. We deliver the experience of a set menu 3-course meal with professional and attentive service, however, we aim to create a relaxed atmosphere for our guests. Our dining room staff (front and back of house) function together as a team. This position is perfect for someone who is energetic, loves working in a team setting and enjoys meeting new people from all over the world.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Setting up the dining room

-Stocking drinks and garnishes

-Drink service on the deck (beer, wine, and cocktails)

-Taking dining reservations

-Confirming allergies and dietary restrictions

-Handling payments

-Assisting guests with requests during dinner

-Assisting cook with plating meals

-Assisting dishwasher with putting clean dishes away

On the Job Training is Provided

Candidates willing to be trained on evening meal dinner service (in case an extra server is required should a staff member have an emergency and not be able to come to work) will be preferred. This position can be combined with another advertised part-time position to create a full-time position.

Practical details

Pay will be discussed upon application. In addition to hourly wages, the position also includes a percentage of dining room gratuities. This position can be combined with other part-time positions being advertised.

This position is predominantly scheduled between 4-8:30pm daily. The start time may be negotiable on certain dates. The majority of shifts will be between June through September with training happening in May.

Job Requirements

Unless living directly in Trinity, this staff member must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

This staff member must be 19 years or older.

How to apply

Please submit a resume to mgow@trinityvacations.com  

Email title: Dining Room Assistant Application

The following items are required:

-A resume with educational background, work history, and other details of interest. 

-2 references (you may wait until you have been interviewed and we have expressed interest to provide references, however, they will be required to be successful in receiving the position)

-A cover letter: Not only does the cover letter allow us to know more about you and why you would like to work in this position, but it also serves as a demonstration of your written communication skills. 

 

 

HOUSEKEEPER – POSITIONS NOW FILLED FOR THE 2023 SEASON

We are looking for someone to work 3 to potentially 5 shifts per week with our housekeeping team. We have 10 properties that are rented under the Artisan Inn brand. We currently have a team of 3 full-time housekeepers and one part-time housekeeper. An additional part-time or full-time employee (full-time depends on the number of tasks and duties one is willing to perform and one’s availability) will allow staff to meet turnover deadlines on high turnover days and ensure everyone gets time-off necessary. Michele King runs our housekeeping department and has over 15 years of experience with our business. She is a hard-working and considerate team leader.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Set up the dining room for breakfast service

-Help with front-of-house breakfast service and back-of-house food prep or dishwashing (please note that our daily cook is responsible for preparing hot breakfast, and housekeeping staff assist with items such as toast, fruit bowls, and coffee & tea.)

-Wash breakfast dishes

-Clean rooms and vacation homes and ensure necessary items are provided

-Ensure outdoor areas such as patios are clean and organized

-process and iron daily laundry

On-the Job Training is Provided

WAGES: Pay will be discussed upon application. In addition to hourly wages, the position also includes housekeeping gratuities as well as gratuities from worked breakfast shifts.

MORE DETAILS: The length of shift can alter depending on the number of cleans, but the staff is expected to be available on shift days between 7:30am-4:30pm. Our housekeeping team is considerate regarding important appointments and scheduling is often done 2 weeks in advance. If you are an excellent candidate we are willing to discuss flexible dates and hours. The person in this position may not need to work the breakfast shift on certain days they are scheduled and may begin closer to 10am on those days.

The successful applicant will be working in the Twine Loft restaurant as well as various properties in Trinity. They will be interacting with cleaning products. Should an applicant have an allergy that impacts their ability to work in this setting it should be disclosed during the interview process.

Please note that this position could be combined with another position to create a full-time seasonal position. We can arrange for the applicant to not be required to work a shift in both positions on the same day.

On the Job Training is Provided

This position will begin in May and end in October.

How to apply

Please submit a resume to mgow@trinityvacations.com  

Email title: Housekeeper Application

The following items are required:

-A resume with educational background, work history, and other details of interest. 

-2 references (you may wait until you have been interviewed and we have expressed interest to provide references, however, they will be required to be successful in receiving the position)

-A brief cover letter to allow us to get to know you.

 

FRONT DESK / GUEST SERVICES – POSITIONS NOW FILLED FOR THE 2023 SEASON

With multiple properties and a busy dining room, we are looking to expand our Front Desk / Guest Services team! Dale Collins Stone is doing an amazing job in this position, but she needs a day or two off (like most people) and sometimes things are busy enough that we require 2 people performing the tasks at the same time. We are hoping for someone who can work 2-4 days per week and this position can be combined with other advertised positions to make it a full-time position with our business. If we find an excellent candidate who is willing to work some morning office shifts as well we can offer a full-time position without combining it with other positions such as server.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Receive and process accommodation reservations in person, over the phone, social media & email and process through our online booking system.

-Assist guests upon arrival with check-in and area orientation

-Receive and process dinner reservations  in person, over the phone and by email and process through our online booking system

-Assist dining room staff with setting up the dining room, seating guests, and providing occasional drink service to guests when dining room servers are not available.

-Create documents such as menus, schedules & forms 

-Input data such as purchase and sales invoices into Sage 

Task-specific training for the majority of duties will be provided on the job.

Job Requirements

Unless living directly in Trinity, this staff member must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

This staff member must have a cell phone.

Practical details

Pay will be discussed and determined based on the level of skill the successful applicant brings to the position and also includes a percentage of dining room gratuities.  

This position is predominantly scheduled between 12-8pm daily, 5 or 6 days a week depending on applicants’ availability. The successful applicant must be comfortable driving in the dark during the months where it is dark prior to 8pm.

This is a seasonal position beginning early-mid May (depending on the level of training required) and ends late -October. 

The successful applicant will be working on the second floor of the Twine Loft restaurant. Should an applicant have a food allergy that impacts their ability to work in this setting it should be disclosed during the interview process.

 

How to apply

Please submit a resume to mgow@trinityvacations.com  

Email title: Front Desk Job Application

The following items are required:

-A resume with educational background, work history, and other details of interest. 

-2 references (you may wait until you have been interviewed and we have expressed interest to provide references, however, they will be required to be successful in receiving the position)

-A cover letter: Not only does the cover letter allow us to know more about you and why you would like to work in this position, but it also serves as a demonstration of your written communication skills. 

 

DISHWASHER – POSITION NOW FILLED FOR THE 2023 SEASON

 

At the end of 2022 we said goodbye to our longtime dishwasher Yvonne who is taking life a bit easier now that she is 65! While we have a few people already available for shifts a few days a week, we are looking for someone to work the evening dishwashing position 3 or 4 days per week (depending on availability) June through September with occasional shifts in May and October

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Arrive prior to the start of dinner service to wash the dishes from dinner prep and deck service

-Wash dishes during dinner service

-Assist with the closing of the Twine Loft in the evenings

-Pick garnishes from the garden for evening meals

On the Job Training is Provided

Practical details

Pay will be discussed upon application. In addition to hourly wages, the position also includes a percentage of dining room gratuities.  

This position is predominantly scheduled between 4:30-10:30pm daily.  Start time may be negotiable on certain dates. During the months of May and October any shifts are typically between 6:30pm and 9:30pm. 

The successful applicant will be working in the Twine Loft restaurant. Should an applicant have a food allergy that impacts their ability to work in this setting it should be disclosed during the interview process.

This job requires standing for the entirety of the shift

Training and an occasional shift may take place in May, however, the majority of shifts will begin in June.

Please note that this position can be combined with other part-time positions to create a full-time position. How to apply

Please submit a resume to mgow@trinityvacations.com  

Email title: Dishwasher Application

The following items are required:

-A resume with educational background, work history, and other details of interest. 

-2 references (you may wait until you have been interviewed and we have expressed interest to provide references, however, they will be required to be successful in receiving the position)

-A brief cover letter to allow us to get to know you.

 

EVENING SERVER – POSITION NOW FILLED FOR THE 2023 SEASON

We are looking for someone to serve in our dining room 1-2 days per week to fill in for our principal servers on their days off. Servers work in what we call a casual fine dining setting. We deliver the experience of a set menu 3-course meal with professional and attentive service, however, we aim to create a relaxed atmosphere for our guests. Our dining room staff (front and back of house) function together as a team. This position is perfect for someone who is energetic, loves working in a team setting and enjoys meeting new people from all over the world. Because we are a set menu restaurant, our office staff typically learn about guests’ allergies, dietary restrictions and special notes in advance and servers know the main course orders for the majority of guests before guests even arrive for the evening! The successful candidate will be working with our team of servers Glenn Johnson, Tracey Toope & Cecilia Marsden.

Tasks Associated With This Position

-Setting up the dining room

-Stocking drinks and garnishes

-Drink service on the deck (beer, wine, and cocktails)

-Taking dining reservations

-Confirming allergies and dietary restrictions

-Service of a 3-course meal

-Handling payments

-Assisting guests with requests during dinner

-Assisting cook with plating

-Assisting dishwasher with closing duties and putting dishes away during service

-End of the evening cleanup of the restaurant and kitchen.

On the Job Training is Provided

Practical details

Pay will be discussed upon application. In addition to hourly wages, the position also includes a percentage of dining room gratuities. This position can be combined with other part-time positions being advertised.

This position is predominantly scheduled between 2:30-10:30pm daily. The start time may be negotiable on certain dates. The majority of shifts will be between June through September with training happening in May.

The successful applicant will be working in the Twine Loft restaurant. Should an applicant have a food allergy that impacts their ability to work in this setting it should be disclosed during the interview process.

This job requires standing for the majority of the shift

Job Requirements

Unless living directly in Trinity, this staff member must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

This staff member must be 19 years or older.

How to apply

Please submit a resume to mgow@trinityvacations.com  

Email title: Evening Server Position

The following items are required:

-A resume with educational background, work history, and other details of interest. 

-2 references (you may wait until you have been interviewed and we have expressed interest to provide references, however, they will be required to be successful in receiving the position)

-A cover letter: Not only does the cover letter allow us to know more about you and why you would like to work in this position, but it also serves as a demonstration of your written communication skills.