Part-Time Guest Services Coordinator

Imagine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who want to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. Would you be interested in managing the Zoo Gift Shop? If so, you may be a great addition to our Zoo team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!

The Guest Services Coordinator is a part-time, non-exempt position. The Coordinator's purpose is to support the Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo by managing fee-based experiences for all guests as well as maintaining the Gift Shop. This is a 20-30 hour per week position with a typical schedule of Friday through Tuesday. Weekends and evenings are required. Hours can vary depending on the season and the needs of Zoo operations.

A Day In The Life

• Prepare inventory purchase list for FOTZ Administrator.
• Ensure availability of quality merchandise consistent with the institutional image.
• Assist in marketing plan for gift shop inventory.
• This job allows for the possibility of being cross trained in education animal handling to add to guest experiences and community events.
• Attend Zoo events and assist the FOTZ Administrator in management and organization of activities.
• Gift Shop Management
• Maintain store: stock shelves, answer phone, greet customers, perform sales transactions, and maintain general store cleanliness and organization.
• Organize on-site guest experiences to engage guests and increase stay time in the Zoo.
• Train volunteer staff and create a schedule for gift shop attendants to ensure full coverage of all shifts.
• Create and implement display plan for gift shop.
• Perform inventory and quality check of merchandise and stock.
• Manage volunteer schedules for guest experiences.
• Manage Zoo parties by assisting guests with their needs during their rental as well as maintaining the building.
• Maintain up to date statistics on Gift Shop sales and trends.
• Participate in community events that further the message of the Zoo.

Job Listing: Intern - Culinary
Are you ready to put your education in to action with on-the-job experience?
The Sodexo Live! Intern Program offers an exciting opportunity for currently enrolled college students to turn their leadership potential into valuable professional experience and get a head start on their careers.
Sodexo Live Information
At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.
Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

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Location: We are seeking an Intern - Culinary for Total Mortgage Arena.
Why Should I Apply?

• Flexible scheduling options that are accommodating to the student's school schedule
• Gain valuable industry experience working with leaders in the hospitality field
• Professional development
• Mentoring from a Sodexo Live! Manager

Principal Function
The Intern - Culinary position will assist in the of supervision within a Sodexo Live! commercial kitchen, performing functions and responsibilities that require a minimal to moderate level of difficulty, experience, expertise and complexity. The Intern - Culinary assures that foods are prepared using fundamental cooking techniques, seasoned for maximum taste and flavor, and served in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
The Intern - Culinary will help direct some aspects of foodservice production and service, ensuring that approved food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. With guidance, the Intern - Culinary supervises the preparation and production of the unit's menus and helps manage a shift or station in the hot kitchen, the cold kitchen and/or the bakery and pastry shop.
Essential Responsibilities

• Contribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to customer service and leading the culinary team by example.
• Assist with menu development and costing for catering
• Participate as part of the Culinary Team to help supervise a culinary department for the preparation of foods served to the customers in a consistent and timely manner.
• Ensure kitchen safety and sanitation conforms to all Sodexo Live!, regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products.

Qualifications/Skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize and work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated success in interfacing with a variety of organizational functions and divisions to accomplish tasks.
• Keen ability to connect easily with others and create positive positioning within a particular context or subject matter.
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Current college student with studies in hospitality/food management, communications, human resources, accounting, marketing or another industry-related college program.

Other Requirements

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.
Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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