Hospitality Associate – Sunday House

Smart Serve required prior to start date.

Location: Port Carling, Muskoka

Schedule: Sunday House Runs Every Sunday, July 6 – August 24, 2025. You’ll also participate in a paid training day June 29th. 

Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (August 3: extended to 11:00 PM)

Pay: $28/hour (includes paid training on June 29)

Application Deadline: Rolling

About Sunday House

Every Sunday this summer, our family’s lakeside home in Port Carling becomes something more. It becomes Sunday House.

Each Sunday morning from June 29 to August 24, begins with a ritual. We hang an orange towel over the railing at 8:00 AM. It’s our quiet signal to friends, neighbors, and guests that the house is open, the espresso machine is on, and the day has begun. That towel is a symbol of warmth, welcome, and a certain kind of Muskoka magic, the kind you don’t find just anywhere.

Sunday House is our way of creating an intentional summer community. We host a morning of swimming, paddling, and play, followed by an afternoon of shared food and connection. The experience is designed with care and fueled by unreasonable hospitality: knowing names, remembering the little things, and making guests feel truly at home.

About the Role

We’re hiring a small team of Hospitality Associates to deliver the experience that makes Sunday House so special. You’ll rotate through a variety of roles each week, from coffee and cocktail service to food prep, cleanup, and greeting guests.

This is a role for someone who notices the little things before being asked, who can make a stranger feel like a longtime friend, and who believes in the power of a warm welcome.

You’ll be part of a thoughtful, joyful team that helps create a seamless, relaxing day for families and guests alike.

Responsibilities

Rotate Sunday duties with fellow Hospitality Associates:

  • Coffee and cocktail service

  • Lunch service and cleanup

  • Greeting and orienting guests

  • Parking support (cars and boats)

  • Restocking and tidying shared areas

  • Set up and reset Sunday House each week alongside the broader team

  • Support guests with care, attention, and warmth throughout the day

  • Participate in a paid training/setup day on Sunday, June 29

  • Work extended hours on Sunday, August 3 for our midsummer celebration (7:00 AM – 11:00 PM)

Required Qualifications

  • Smart Serve certification (or willingness to obtain)

  • Friendly, professional, and proactive with excellent communication skills

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment

  • Strong sense of personal responsibility and attention to detail

  • Willingness to assist with both service and behind-the-scenes tasks

  • Have local accommodation and reliable transportation to and from Sunday House (Port Carling) each week

Preferred / Asset Qualifications

  • National Lifeguard Certification (Canada) or First Aide Training

  • Experience in hospitality, events, food service, or guest experience roles

  • Experience supporting vehicle or boat parking a bonus

Logistics

  • Location: #14-1211 Foreman Road, Port Carling, Ontario

  • Weekly Shift Start: 7:00 AM sharp for team setup

  • Team Breakfast: 7:30 AM lakeside each Sunday (before guests arrive)

  • Breaks: One 30-minute unpaid break per regular Sunday; two 30-minute breaks on August 3

  • Training Day: Sunday, June 29 (paid)

  • Extended Day: Sunday, August 3 (7:00 AM – 11:00 PM)

What Makes This Role Special

At Sunday House, we believe hospitality is a superpower. The way you remember someone’s name, refill their glass without asking, or guide them gently into a parking spot—those are the moments that make people feel truly seen.

You’ll help create a space where everyone feels welcome, and where the invisible work of service feels effortless, elegant, and joyful.

This role is ideal for someone who loves making things beautiful, seamless, and human—and who wants to spend the summer doing meaningful work in a one-of-a-kind setting by the lake.

How to Apply

Before applying, please take time to explore what makes Sunday House special:

  • Start by reading the information at SundayHouse.ca

  • For bonus points, check out the book Unreasonable Hospitality and its core principles, it’s at the heart of everything we do.

Once you’ve decided this role is for you, send an email to sundays@orangetowel.com. Think of this email as your first act of hospitality, a chance to show us you understand what it means to pay attention to the details.

In your message, please include:

  • Which role you’re applying for

  • Who you are

  • What certifications and experience you bring

  • Why this role speaks to you

  • One idea for something you could do to make Sunday House extra special for a guest

We can’t wait to hear from you.