Job Summary:
Join the team at the iconic Sou'wester Restaurant and Gift Shop, located in the breathtakingly beautiful and bustling Peggy's Cove! As a Parking Lot Attendant, you will be the first and last point of contact for many of our valued guests, playing a crucial role in ensuring a positive and efficient arrival and departure experience. During our peak tourist season, Peggy's Cove becomes a vibrant hub, and your ability to manage parking flow with courtesy and efficiency will be essential to our daily operations.
Responsibilities:
- Traffic Management: Direct arriving vehicles to available parking spaces in a safe and organized manner, maximizing parking capacity while ensuring smooth traffic flow.
- Guest Interaction: Greet guests warmly and provide helpful information, such as directions to the restaurant, gift shop, or local attractions. Offer a positive first impression of the Sou'wester and Peggy's Cove.
- Parking Enforcement: Monitor parking areas to ensure compliance with parking regulations and time limits (if applicable). Politely address any parking violations.
- Assisting Guests: Assist guests with parking-related inquiries or challenges, such as finding accessible parking or navigating busy periods.
- Maintaining Order: Keep the parking lot area tidy and free of debris, ensuring a clean and safe environment for guests and pedestrians.
- Cash Handling (if applicable): Collect parking fees accurately and efficiently, providing appropriate change and receipts (if a paid parking system is in place).
- Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with other staff members regarding parking availability and any potential issues.
- Safety Awareness: Be vigilant in observing and reporting any potential safety hazards or security concerns within the parking area.
- End-of-Day Procedures: Assist with any end-of-day parking lot procedures as required.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly and helpful demeanor.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced and high-traffic environment, especially during peak season.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to direct traffic effectively.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic cash handling skills (if applicable).
- A proactive and responsible attitude.
- Previous experience in parking management or customer service is an asset.
Working Conditions:
- This position requires working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- The work environment can be very busy and demanding, especially during peak tourist season.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays, is essential.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- EFAP - Telus Health
- The unique experience of working in the beautiful and iconic Peggy's Cove!
- On site Parking or Shuttle
To Apply:
Please submit your resume to apply - Only those who meet the requirements and answer all pre-screening questions will be contacted for an interview
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you available days including weekends from 8am-5pm ?
- Are you comfortable working outside in various weather conditions?
- Are you able to stand/walk for extended periods of time?
Are you able to lift up to 50lbs
- are you available to work until November 1st?
(this would be the end of our busy season)
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from Peggy's Cove, NS for work? PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
