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 Greetings and Welcome!
For
the right person,
Oceanstone is a very
remarkable and exciting place to work.
For a whole lot of reasons. For we are privileged and
honored to host here some of the finest and most
interesting people in the world: people who come fomr all over
the globe to enjoy our
award-winning
hospitality, to relax, to share a few laughs, to bask in our
clean, fresh air, and to marvel at the
breathtaking
beauty of the open Atlantic on our shores.
Our
mission:
So we make it our mission to provide a unique,
 memorable and
thought-provoking
experience, steeped in the spirit of our
natural environment and the quiet energy of our people, all
founded on a base of exemplary hospitality, creative and unique
programs, and
an ongoing philosophy of providing opportunity for our guests to
refresh and
renew themselves in mind body and spirit while connecting to
themselves, to the earth and to each other.
Opportunities:
Because we are a relatively small operation, we can offer our
staff a unique
opportunity to experience many aspects of the hospitality
industry, for we specialize in unique, intimate weddings, workshops focused on
supporting
growth for individuals and groups, and, of course, in leisure travel.
We offer kayak and hiking trips, and grounds that lend
themselves to quiet contemplation. We also
offer regular team building and educational opportunities for our
staff, as maintaining
the well-being of our people and helping them to grow in the direction
they wish is a vital part of our working
philosophy.
Available
Positions, Full and
Part Time:
We currently have a
variety of
positions available for our
upcoming season beginning in April.
And here is an interesting twist: often,
depending on the interest and skills of an applicant, an
employee
might work in a
combination of positions:
i.e. we can “fit” a new position to the applicant, who thus gains
broader, more personalized
experience of the business…or should we say “the art” of hospitality.
So, in light of what you have read so far, you
may wish to consider the following:
Hospitality
Position:
This is a customer
service position
and for the right person
can be great fun. Previous experience in hospitality or customer
service is an
asset, as will competency in computer applications, a willingness to
work as a
team member, and a comfort and ability to multi task. This position will require
flexibility in
scheduling as some evening and weekend work will be required.
Hospitality
Support Position:
This
position involves helping with
set up for events (e.g.
weddings), general grounds maintenance, possible
gardening work and green enhancement, and
working
with the rest of the team to provide services to our guests. This
position
requires a certain amount of physical strength, ability to work with
others and,
of course, an interest in customer service. Knowledge of the tourism
industry
and an interest in gardening would be an asset. (photo courtesy Lance
Lee)
Administrative
Support Position:
This position centers around organizing and
coordinating office and
front desk operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational
effectiveness and efficiency, through tasks such as design and
maintenance of
filing systems, maintaining office efficiency, and monitoring and
replenishing
inventory. This
position also involves
scheduling staff in cooperation with the lead of each of the
hospitality teams,
as well as helping to enhance customer service wherever possible. The
successful applicant will also be a liaison between our guests and
staff with
respect to set up and staffing for groups, weddings and other special
events.
A high degree of
organizational
ability is a necessity, as
are good written and verbal communication skills, and competency with
computer
programs. Also, willingness and aptitude to work in a team environment
are
essential.
Housekeeping
Positions:
 This position requires working with
our housekeeping team to
provide services to our guests. Experience
with cleaning in an efficient manner is
required. This
position requires someone
who is
organized, enjoys customer service and likes working as part of a team.
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Culinary
positions:
A variety of
positions are
available: sous-chef, dishwashers, servers, etc. Experience in this
field is an
asset. Check with
us for more detail on
these opportunities.
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What
Members of our Present Staff Say:
I have been
working there for ten
years and it’s all been good. The people are friendly and they all part
of the
team.: we all help each other out. We could sit down and write stories
about
all the laughs we have. The
guests are
interesting and friendly as well. We have a lot of fun. - Jeanette
Berringer, staff member for ten years
 I just love
coming down the
driveway in the morning ...
– Kim, staff member for
three years.
My experience as a member of the
Oceanstone family has been extremely fulfilling.
– George, staff member for three years
Oceanstone is one of the most
magical places to be and to work.
– Emily, staff member for four years.
Oceanstone is a beautiful,
peaceful retreat that makes it a true joy to go to work.
- Terri, staff member for three years
Oceanstone offers all the
experiences one could want in the hospitality industry
– George, staff member
for four years.
Application
Process:
For full or part time
application,
please email carole@oceanstone.ns.ca or call 823-2160 (local)
or 1-866-823-2160
toll free
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