Job Description

Come join the fun, life-loving team at HI Whistler! Whether it's for summer, winter - or both - you'll have a bunch of friends to explore all of what our adventure mountain community has to offer! Whether you are a mountain newbie or a mountain shredder, you'll find like-minded teammates to create lifelong memories at our hostel. With discounts on ski passes, deals on adventure activities, super-subsidized housing, and a plethora of free outdoor adventures, HI Whistler can be your basecamp for launching all of this. We work hard, but make it look easy with our relaxed atmosphere and we offer shifts that help you make the most of your time with us. You've heard about how great Whistler is, but we'll help you discover how much more rad than that!

What's in it for you

Get the best value on staff accommodation: $7-10 per night in an onsite shared staff accommodation Have fun with a tight-knit group of colleagues on and off shift The most affordable housing option in town! Free laundry, wifi, and access to sports gear and staff bikes! A laid-back, casual work environment that is a lot less stuffy than working in a hotel. On shift duty meals. 40% off cafe food at other times

What you will be doing

Scheduling and training cafe staff
Ordering and maintaining adequate levels of product
Ensures that daily cafe duties are being completed
Managing the cafe budget to ensure cost effectiveness
Participating in the menu items creation process
Active role model by working shifts in the Cafe
Ensure guest satisfaction by providing outstanding service

Tons of opportunities to experience our destination on your time off as you become a local expert-- discounted activities, free hostel stays within the HI Canada network and more.

Being part of a not-for-profit organization that embraces sustainable tourism.
Room for growth and discovery! Many of our leaders started out on the front lines, and we're eager to promote from within and provide opportunities to try out different roles.

What we look for

Prior supervisory experience in the food industry Some barista training and food preparation experience Serving it Right Certificate Food Safe Training Passion for coffee and food Excellent communication and leadership skills Are a team player Successful multi-tasking abilities

Join our community

If everything you read above got you excited, you'll be a great fit for our team. Whether you're on a working holiday and this will be a short stop on a longer trip, or you're looking to stay connected to the hostel lifestyle by working among travellers, this is the kind of place for you.


Our team is made up of people from all over the world who are bound by our shared desire to discover new places. You recognize that what draws you to Whistler is what draws our guests here, and you're committed to working with a team of like-minded people to share the best of Whistler and the accessibility of travel with the world.


Whether this is just a short stop on your backpacking journey, or you are looking to join a community of folks committed to travel, there is a spot for you at HI Whistler where you can belong.


Check out what it's like to live and work here: https://hihostels.ca/en/careers/live-work-hi-whistler

Background Checks

As part of our standard hiring procedure, successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive background checks. These checks may include employment verification, reference checks, educational qualifications verification, and criminal record checks where applicable.

About HI

We love travelling. To us, travel isn't just about going places, it's also about meeting people, discovering cultures, eating new food and most of all, learning how people do things differently than we do back home.


We believe that through hostelling, we become more conscious about the world around us; and we can even make the world a better place. Our mission is to build a community of conscious travellers who share a greater understanding of people, places and cultures through our network of hostels and people.