Downtown Cafe jobs in Vancouver, BC

Who is Body Energy Club?

Body Energy Club is all about community and customer connection by supporting a healthy lifestyle to make a positive impact. We are a local Vancouver company of 19 retail stores focused on vitamins, nutritional supplements, and proteins. Each location includes a smoothie bar serving refreshing smoothies, bowls, and juices using real food, along with healthy grab and go prepared food.

We partner with local businesses to provide delicious smoothies, prepared meals, and snacks that appeal to a variety of tastes and lifestyle preferences. Whether someone has a restrictive diet or is just looking to get real food that makes them feel good, Body Energy Club provides affordable and convenient health options to the Vancouver community without compromise.

Body Energy Club was VOTED BEST 2021 SUPPLEMENT STORE by The Georgia Straight, Vancouver's Best Vitamin, Sports Supplements, and Smoothie Bar.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for customer-focused individuals to join our team as a Smoothie Master supporting Body Energy Club’s iconic smoothie bar. This position is required to have open early morning and late evening availability to join multiple downtown Vancouver locations. On a daily basis team members will create a variety of smoothies and bowls while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining an organized food-safe environment.

What are the perks and benefits of working with us?

• Generous Tips ($18.50 base plus generous tips)
• Equinox gym membership * (only at the W Georgia location)
• Steady Schedule, Monthly Target, Referral, and Anniversary Bonus
• Competitive pay & extended health, dental, and insurance
• Free Smoothie on every shift, a generous employee discount on products, discounted or free food, and additional free samples when available
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Paid volunteer program

How do you contribute to Body Energy Club?

• Provide outstanding customer service experience to all individuals visiting stores
• Carefully review to ensure smoothies and bowls tickets are made to as they are received
• Follow recipe standards for smoothies and bowls, and adhere to presentation standards
• Deliver quality smoothies to customers by addressing client name, protein type, and customizations if necessary
• Clean all equipment required to produce smoothies such as blenders, spoons, knives, machines, etc.
• Replenish ingredients as required
• Communicate inventory shortages to Smoothie Bar Supervisor as necessary
• Assist with daily store operations such as managing till, safety, and security while making smoothies
• Ensure refrigerator temperatures meet food safety guidelines and are documented
• Prepare sanitizer solution and check it frequently
• Follow updated operational policies and procedures as communicated
• Maintain a food-safe and sanitary environment

What your schedule will look like

• A regular schedule with an on-call option to extend your hours to support closing shifts at multiple downtown locations
• Our stores are open from 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
• A guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per week
• Enjoy working in a positive team environment and building great relationships with their coworkers.
• Maintain constant punctual attendance and contribute to positive team morale
• Must be able to come in under short notice (i.e. on call situations)

Education/Certifications:

• Food Handling Certification is mandatory for FT and preferred for PT employees

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in retail or restaurant industry (preferred, but not required)
• 1 year of customer service experience (preferred, but not required)

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to elements such as noise, dust, variety of food products
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks such as working blenders, knives, etc.
• Position requires the ability to be on your feet for a long-extended part of your day, moving equipment or product up to 20 - 30 lbs.; reaching and kneeling daily
• Requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality, Health, and Growth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have full-time availability (32-40 hours/week)?

Experience:

• retail/restaurant: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person