Job Title: Steward & Cafe Support (Part Time)
Work Location: Venice, CA
Reports to: Assistant General Manager
Department: Operations
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group, is a first-ever creative campus and studio playground for the Creator Generation, offering Creators an I.R.L. platform to Learn, Make, and Belong. With Venice, CA already opened, and Brooklyn, NY opening in Fall 2025, and London/EMEA opening in 2026, the campuses are designed to empower and support career Creators and creative professionals, providing a dynamic environment explicitly tailored to their needs. Each campus features state-of-the-art, mixed-use content studios, and hosts impactful programming that empowers members to collaborate, learn, and grow their businesses within a thriving community. The Lighthouse expands opportunities and creative capabilities, offering Creators a dedicated space to co-create, connect, and lead the businesses shaping creative culture. Learn more: www.thelighthouse.com.
About the role:
As a member of our Campus Support team, you'll be the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps our studios, common spaces, and café running smoothly and looking their best. From ensuring every space is tour-ready to supporting events, productions, and daily operations, you'll play a vital part in creating an exceptional experience for our members, guests, and staff.
Here's what you'll do day-to-day:
- Support studio and AV teams with event setups, resets, and production needs.
- Monitor and maintain all campus areas—indoors, outdoors, and perimeters—to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
- Track and manage inventory of supplies, communicating needs to avoid shortages.
- Reset and clean meeting rooms, studios, restrooms, and member areas so they're always ready to impress.
- Keep the café, scullery, prep kitchen, and restrooms spotless, sanitized, and safe.
- Assist with café operations: food prep, service, dishwashing, and point-of-sale transactions.
- Manage trash, dishware, and utensils to maintain high health and safety standards.
- Report maintenance issues promptly and support managers with additional tasks as needed.
- Engage in ongoing training to sharpen skills and stay up-to-date with best practices.
Here's what we're looking for:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Experience in fast-paced environments with strong attention to detail and customer service.
- Comfortable with physical work: lifting up to 30 lbs, frequent bending, standing, and moving across indoor/outdoor spaces.
- Flexible availability, including daytime, evenings, and weekends, with the ability to work in varying temperatures and conditions.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- A passion for creativity, innovation, and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive culture.
- Most importantly: be a good person.
Our values:
At Whalar Group, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers.
Whalar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.
