Summer Job Position: Barista & Server

We are seeking an outgoing and efficient individual to join our Moonshine Cafe and Ellis Teahouse Collaboration! The Moonshine Cafe is a bustling hub for delicious homemade meals, met with warm hospitality. In this position, you will be the face of Moonshine Cafe, greeting guests with a warm smile, crafting specialty drinks, and serving their famous homemade meals.

Summer Job Position: Barista & Server (1 Full-time, 2 part-time)

We are seeking an outgoing and efficient individual to join our Moonshine Cafe and Ellis Teahouse Collaboration! The Moonshine Cafe is a bustling hub for delicious homemade meals, met with warm hospitality. In this position, you will be the face of Moonshine Cafe, greeting guests with a warm smile, crafting specialty drinks, and serving their famous homemade meals.

Our nature centre is a tourist destination open to the public that attracts over 17,000 visitors per season  from May long weekend to October 15th from Tuesday to Sundays 10-6 pm, with the exception of our special events events and Friday Night Dinners. Weekend availability is required

Employment Type: Seasonal, May-August

Key Duties:

  • Greet Customers and take orders (in-person and on POS)
  • Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks and teas
  • Present Daily Special such as Soup of the Day and other homemade features. 
  • Deliver food and drinks promptly while providing additional table services. 
  • Clear and reset dining room tables.
  • Manage cash and card transactions
  • Maintain cleanliness: Sweep and mop, prep & clean dining room/kitchen areas
  • Waste Management: empty garbages and recycling regularly.
  • Support Prep: Assist chef’s with simple food prep tasks as needed (peeling veggies, portioning sauces, etc.) 
  • Ability to work with a team  
  • Proactive, positive attitude, and willingness to learn   
  • First Aid and CPR an asset 

Key Qualifications:

  • Outgoing and friendly personality
  • Excellent multitasking and communication skills.
  • Passionate about coffee and customer service.
  • Previous cafe/restaurant experiences is an asset, but a great attitude is most important and goes a long way!
  • First Aid and CPR an asset

Closing Date: Until positions are filled. 

Starting Date: TBD, Beginning of May, 2026

Contact: Email resume and cover letter to Amarjeet at moonshineinalberta@gmail.com with
subject line “Moonshine Teahouse Barista & Server Application”

Please see below for our Facility Rental Rates. Send an email to INFO@ELLISNATURECENTRE.CA to book.

Facility Rental Rates

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that for all of our events we require MINIMUM 48 HOURS NOTICE of a cancellation for a refund to be issued. If we are less than 48 hours away from an event and you are needing to cancel, please notify us so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Your payment for the event will then become a donation to Ellis Nature Centre. Thanks for your cooperation!

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