Seasonal Catering Greeter

Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park - home to live horse racing every summer and year round action in our Card Casino, Racebook and Expo Center.

Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package for part-time team members. Our team members enjoy paid time off, floating holidays and holiday premium pay. For eligible team members, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes life, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being; and much more. Additional exciting perks include free admission to live racing events, exclusive access to special event privileges, and a wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park. These benefits are carefully designed to not only enhance your experience at work but also contribute to a vibrant and rewarding lifestyle in the community.

Job Summary: 

Greet Canterbury guests at the entrance of the group areas to verify they belong to the party (wrist band the guest) and pass out information such as: betting vouchers, racing programs, brochures, playing cards, and drink tickets. Answer guest questions and give directions to various locations around the building. Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, delegates effectively and coaches and mentors direct reports for growth opportunities.
• Pick up all needed information (vouchers, tickets, etc.) in the Concessions Office.
• Set up tables at the entrance of the group areas with all necessary materials.
• Demonstrate strong customer service.
• Will assist in all areas of the Catering Department and/or Concessions Department when needed.
• Be able to work closely with the Captain assigned to the event to communicate a group’s unexpected or last minute requests.
• May assist in taking groups to the winner’s circle for sponsored race photos.
• May assist the Catering Servers when needed.
• Will perform other duties as assigned by Concessions Management.

Supervision:

• None

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• Must have an outgoing personality.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park’s pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and verification of work history.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, this position requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, twisting, bending and climbing stairs.

• Available to work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements. 
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. 
• Will be required to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.