Employment
In the six years since our opening, Drake has come to be known as an energetic hub for visual & performance art as well as dining and hospitality, thus providing one of Canada’s most unique and sought after hotel and culinary experiences. Clearly more than a place to eat and sleep: we are a hotbed for culture.
Our employees are offered an opportunity for growth in a spirited work environment. Join our team and share in our future.
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
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Experienced Lunch / Brunch Cook
The Drake Hotel is looking for a passionate, experienced LINE COOK who is eager to join a fast paced, energetic, small kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in a similar environment, with previous lunch and brunch cooking positions as a strong asset. The role requires a 30-50 hour per week commitment, and offers a competitive hourly wage and tip share.
If you are interested in this role and think that you would make a great addition to the Drake kitchen team, please apply below, or send your resume and contact information to jobs@thedrakehotel.ca with the subject "Line Cook" by Friday, February 3rd, 2012.
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Bathurst Sales Associate
The Drake General Store continues Drake’s mandate for providing a community based hotbed for culture, an energetic hub for visual and performance art, dining, hospitality and, now, treasure hunting.
The Drake General Store is seeking a motivated and experienced SALES ASSOCIATE to join our Bathurst team. If you are design savvy, up to date with current trends, comfortable with books, clothes, jewelry, curios and most importantly, people, we are looking for you.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years in a retail or customer service environment
Demonstrated abilities with sales and customer relationship building
Must be able to work well and remain motivated within an independent, unsupervised environment
Experience in a supervisory or “key holder” function within a retail store would be considered a strong asset
Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, and availability for weekend shiftsIf you are interested in this role, please apply below, or respond with your resume and cover letter via EMAIL ONLY to jobs@thedrakehotel.ca by Monday, February 6, 2012 with "Bathurst Sales Associate" in the subject line.
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Drake General Store Manager
The Drake General Store continues Drake’s mandate for providing a community based hotbed for culture, an energetic hub for visual and performance art, dining, hospitality and, now, treasure hunting.
The Drake General Store is seeking a motivated and experienced STORE MANAGER to join our team. If you are design savvy, up to date with current trends, comfortable with books, clothes, jewelry, curios and most importantly, people, we are looking for you.
With three locations in Toronto (QUEEN STREET, ROSEDALE & BATHURST) the store manager is primarily responsible for maximizing sales through excellence in customer service, development of sales team and maintaining merchandise presentation in accordance with established standards.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- Accountable for meeting retail sales and business objectives through the delivery of field level initiatives, strategies and tactics
- Plan, budget, direct and coordinate all special projects at store level
- Manage P&L, execute operations and merchandising standards
- set-up displays and manage inventory
- Coordinate with divisional heads regarding policies, strategies and recommendations for store operations, inclusive of merchandising, operations and staffing
- Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- General schedule expectations: 3.5 days in-store shift, 1 day spent travelling between all sites ensuring all store standards are met, ½ day meeting with head office/team leadsSTAFF MANAGEMENT
- Maintain operations by leading, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Manage Team Leads and Customer Service Representatives in order to ensure the effective development and execution of long and short term plans
- Build & execute sales plans for all direct reports to ensure all are exceeding their targets
- Lead recruitment and training for all stores, closely monitoring on-going business needs, with an eye to seasonal volume
- Conduct performance reviews, oversee payroll administration and scheduling with the support of HRQUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated excellence in selling and service orientation
- Experienced retail manager with strong team, people development and leadership
- Thorough understanding of and ability to execute merchandising standards and store aesthetics
- Efficient time management abilities, organizational and planning skills
- Highly adept computer skills (Microsoft Office, Quickbooks POS)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license and own a vehicle,
- willing to travel, as business needs require
Sound understanding of business processes and basic financial planning
- Willingness to work weekends, evenings and have an overall flexible schedule to assist in exceeding the store's goalsHOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume and cover letter by EMAIL ONLY to jobs@thedrakehotel.ca please list “DGS Store Manager” in your subject line.
Applications will be accepted until Friday February 24th, 2012 with interviews commencing as soon as possible.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in this exciting role at The Drake Hotel, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON INQUIRIES.
The Drake Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about us, please visit our website at: www.thedrakehotel.ca
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Front Of House Positions
The Drake Hotel, an anchor of West Queen West and an original boutique hotel concept, has helped to transform Toronto’s cultural map. After 8 years of acknowledged success, the Drake is experiencing an exciting phase of growth and is currently seeking several additions to our dynamic Front of House team on a part-time and full-time basis. While we undertake the process of growing our portfolio of properties through development and increased brand recognition, we will continue to provide one of Canada’s most unique and sought after hotel and culinary experiences. Acknowledged as ‘One of the Top 500 Hotels in the World’ by Travel + Leisure Magazine, we are clearly more than just a place to eat and sleep; we are a hotbed for culture.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
We are looking for hospitality professionals, who are motivated to create a genuine and unique experience for our guests!
Part-time Security Team Member –available evenings and weekends, minimum one year of security experience in a busy, high volume, customer service oriented environment. Security License is a must.
Part-time Food Runners – food running experience an asset. Minimum one year in a fast paced, high volume, service driven restaurant environment is strongly preferred.
Full-time Day and Evening Dishwashers – 1 year of experience in a similar kitchen role is preferred. Demonstrated initiative and desire to learn about kitchen operations in a fast-paced service-driven environment.
Bartender (Day Shift) - weekday and brunch bartender. 1-2 years in a fast paced, high volume, F+B environment in a similar role. Speed, accuracy and focus on exceptional customer service are a must!
Part-time Hosts - must be available evenings and weekends to act as hosts and ambassadors for our guests, as well take and manage reservations. Minimum one year in a similar role in a high volume F+B or hospitality environment.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities please send your resume and a cover letter VIA EMAIL ONLY to jobs@thedrakehotel.ca please list “Front of House 2011” in your subject line. Or apply online right now!
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