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Job Opportunities at Sugar Space

About Us: Sugar Space is a vibrant community arts and events center located in downtown Salt Lake City. Founded in 2007, Sugar Space has evolved into a dynamic hub for arts, culture, and community engagement. Our facilities include performance and event spaces, anchor tenants, community classes, an in-house café, and a commissary kitchen for local food trucks.

Mission: At Sugar Space, our mission is to enrich lives and build community through the arts. We believe in the power of art to transcend boundaries and bring people together, fostering understanding, empathy, and connection.

Vision: Over the next five years, Sugar Space aims to establish itself as Salt Lake City's premier destination for arts and events. We are committed to growth, both in our offerings and our impact on the community.

History: Sugar Space's journey began in 2007 with a vision to create a space where artists could collaborate, create, and perform. From our humble beginnings to our current location in downtown Salt Lake City, we have remained true to our mission of fostering creativity and connection.

Join Our Team: As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team at Sugar Space. If you share our commitment to the arts and community engagement and are dedicated to making a positive impact, we invite you to explore our current job opportunities below.

Expected Hours: Night and Weekend Café and Event Leads: 15-30 hours per week;

Responsibilities and Requirements: Why Work Here? At Sugar Space, we believe in fostering a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are looking for individuals who embody the following qualities:

• Dependability: Consistently demonstrates punctuality, reliability, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Resourcefulness: Takes initiative to seek guidance and ask questions rather than improvising or making assumptions. Proactively finds solutions to challenges.
• Proactiveness: Identifies areas for improvement and makes constructive suggestions to enhance our operations and customer experience.
• Respectfulness: Shows respect towards colleagues, customers, and the community. Refrains from gossip, negativity, or disrespectful behavior.
• Cleanliness and Organization: Maintains cleanliness and organization in workspaces, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.
• Supportive Nature: Demonstrates support for colleagues and fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Encourages teamwork and positive interactions.
• Hospitality and Warmth: Goes out of their way to make people feel welcome, creating an atmosphere where patrons feel like they are in their second home. Maintains professionalism while ensuring guests feel valued and respected. Can enforce rules when necessary while still maintaining a welcoming environment.
• Passion for Arts and Community: Shares enthusiasm for the arts and community engagement. Seeks to enrich people's lives through shared experiences and cultural events.
• Commitment: Displays a genuine interest in their role at Sugar Space and a desire to contribute to the long-term success of the organization.
• Growth Minded: A growth-minded staff member that becomes a lead and eventually a manager.

Qualifications:

• High School or GED; some college preferred; Previous restaurant, hotel, and/or event experience required.
• Typically work indoors, but occasionally work outdoors.
• Night And Weekend Cafe and Event Lead must work nights, weekends, and all staff must work occasional holidays when restaurants and event centers are busiest.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have SIPS and TIPS and food handler's permit.
• Ensure company and staff compliance with state and local liquor laws per company liquor licenses.
• Must be able to perform various tasks including serving, bartending, hosting, cooking, washing dishes, cashiering, taking and delivering orders, inventory management, organizing, answering phones, greeting customers, providing information, selling, upselling, preparing food, snacks and drinks, stocking, setting up and breaking down tables and chairs and decor, cleaning, changing garbage, refreshing bathrooms, accepting and securing packages and luggage, checking patrons into play area, watering flower pots (seasonal), attending staff meetings, completing procedural checklists and bussing.
• Continuing knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities and monthly meetings.
• Must have dependable transportation.

Join Our Team:

At Sugar Space, we're more than just a workplace – we're a community dedicated to the arts and making a positive impact. Explore our current job opportunities and become a part of something special.

Current Job Postings: Night and Weekend Café and Event Shift Lead Essential Duties (include, but not limited to the following):

• Lead and assist in daily operations during manager absence and/or alongside manager.
• Follow and submit operational procedures and checklists.
• Manage inventory and enforce company policies.
• Collaborate on menu creation, handle customer issues, and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Prepare a variety of dishes quickly and efficiently, adhering to specified recipes and quality standards.
• Execute short order cooking techniques, such as grilling, mixing, baking, with precision and attention to detail
• Coordinate with other staff to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of customer orders.
• Communicate effectively with staff to manage order flow and timing.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and overall quality to meet food safety standards.
• Ensure that all dishes are cooked to perfection and presented attractively
• Report any issues or discrepancies to the manager or owner promptly.
• Collaborate with staff and address customer preferences and special requests.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, well-cooked dishes.
• Ability to handle knives and other kitchen equipment safely
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and portions accurately
• Excellent time management skills to ensure efficient meal preparation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Fill in where needed throughout the restaurant, event, and F&B areas. Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain complete knowledge of the restaurant computer, tablets, phone, and POS system.
• Learn and know all menu items, ingredients, preparation, presentation, prices, and specifications.
• Lead, assist, and uphold service standards and staff training.
• Coordinate event execution including set up, breakdown, F&B, A/V, décor, staging, BEO's, coordinating with vendors, renters, and staff.
• Ensure high-quality service, cleanliness, customer satisfaction, and compliance with regulations.
• Handle emergencies and resolve customer issues.
• Shift leads must act as quality control, ensuring customer satisfaction through training employees properly and adhering to company policy.
• Prepare beverages (coffees, alcohol, non-alcoholic drinks) per menu, know all menu items and prepare them to customer specifications.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws and applicable licenses.
• Maintain hygiene standards.
• Fill in where needed throughout the restaurant, event, and F&B areas. Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Open close and count till
• Pick up extra shifts and hours as required
• Assist other departments as needed

Requirements:

• Ensures that the facility and equipment are secure at the end of the day when required. Opens and closes as assigned.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, health, and safety standards.
• Event and Cafe Leads must be able to work the majority of weekend night shifts and occasional weekend day shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sundays) per month 15-30 hours per week.

Appearance/Uniform: Complies with all company standards related to appearance and uniform standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk on hard, uneven, and slippery surfaces.
• Stand constantly and move on feet quickly for extended periods of time.
• Kneel, bend, stoop, and squat repetitively.
• Twist and turn frequently.
• Reach down, forward, and overhead frequently.
• Work in hot areas of the kitchen and cold areas.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to properly handle and carry a large, heavy tray of food items, supplies, and/or dishes.
• Must be able to lift and stack chairs and tables.
• Must be able to sweep, mop, do dishes and do general cleaning duties
• Must be able to dispose of garbage bags in designated bins
• Must be able to climb stairs.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions associated with the role.

To set up phone interview, please email admin@thesugarspace.com. Thank you for your interest!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• Alcohol Server Training (Sips and Tips) (Required)
• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person