Event Staff

Dive into the bustling world of food festivals with Taste Media, your gateway to an unforgettable summer experience. We're on the lookout for energetic, dedicated Event Staff to join our team for the vibrant Brunch Fest Toronto, Taco Fest Toronto, and Taco Fest Montreal. This role is your ticket to the heart of the action, offering hands-on experience in event execution and vendor management.

About Us

Taste Media operates a full-service creative and experiential agency, manages the social media channels TasteToronto and TasteMontreal, and runs TasteToronto.com, a leading online food and drink publication. We specialize in turning ideas into impactful campaigns and experiences that resonate deeply and forge unforgettable connections between brands and their audiences, leaving a lasting impact. Taste Media was founded in Toronto, Ontario in 2015.

What you'll be doing:

As a key player in our event team, you'll be:

■ Working closely with the Taste Media team for the setup, management, and breakdown of vendor stations at our summer festivals.
■ Ensuring vendors are well-equipped and supported, providing utensils, trays, napkins, and conducting regular check-ins to maintain smooth operations.
■ Acting as the vital link between our vendors and the Taste Media team, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
■ Collaborating with the event coordinator to allocate vendor essentials such as tents, tables, equipment, menus, passes, and ticket boxes.
■ Supervising the vendor walk-in fridges and back-of-house (BOH) areas, ensuring they are operational and well-maintained.

What We're Looking For:

■ A true team player with a can-do attitude, ready to dive into any task.
■ Resilience and readiness to work flexible hours, including early mornings and late evenings.
■ Strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor, comfortable representing Taste Media at public events.
■ Previous event experience is a bonus but not a requirement.
■ Capable and comfortable with regularly lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 pounds (This role requires handling a variety of infrastructure and equipment necessary for setting up and breaking down our dynamic event spaces)

Commitment to Equality:

Taste Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Taste Media regardless of age, national origin, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status, or marital status. Taste Media is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

How to Apply:

If you're eager to contribute to the success of unforgettable events and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Should your profile match our requirements, a member of our team will reach out to you.