Employment

Join the magical world of Michigan Renaissance Festival as we transport visitors back in time! 

We’re on the lookout for passionate, friendly folks to fill various roles including food service, office staff, beer runners, site crew, and castle service.

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Make unforgettable memories and new friends while working in a fun-filled environment that will have you feeling like royalty. Apply now and become a vital part of the Renaissance experience!

Area Supervisor

Lead and Inspire as an Area Supervisor!

As an Area Supervisor at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, you’ll oversee the operations of a designated food area, ensuring smooth and efficient service across multiple booths. Your leadership will be key to maintaining high standards and a positive work environment.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Operational Management: Oversee the operations of 11-18 food and beverage booths within your area.
  • Team Supervision: Supervise and manage Inventory Specialists, Personnel Area Liaisons, Runners, Booth Supervisors, Booth workers, and volunteers.
  • Staffing & Scheduling: Maintain appropriate staffing levels to ensure optimal coverage.
  • Employee Motivation: Foster a positive and motivating work environment to keep staff engaged and productive.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor food quality and service standards to ensure a top-notch experience for festival-goers.
  • Problem Solving: Address any issues or challenges that arise, ensuring quick and effective resolutions.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience in food service management or a related field.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Effective communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Lead and Inspire as a Booth Supervisor!

As a Booth Supervisor at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, you’ll oversee the successful operation and supervision of your booth, ensuring outstanding service and quality for our guests. Your leadership will be key to maintaining high standards and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Operational Management: Ensure the successful operation and supervision of the booth.
  • Team Supervision: Train, manage, monitor, encourage, and correct booth employees.
  • Customer Service: Provide outstanding service to our customers.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure outstanding food and beverage quality, reasonable portions, and fantastic presentation.
  • Collaboration: Work with employees to complete booth tasks and assure the quality of the products sold.
  • Inventory Management: Collaborate with the Inventory Specialist to ensure the booth is adequately stocked.
  • Employee Motivation: Motivate and encourage employees to be effective and efficient.
  • Communication: Report to and communicate with the Area Supervisor and Personnel Area Liaison (PAL).
  • Sanitation: Train and maintain sanitation in the booth according to MI Dept of Health standards.
  • Sales Goals: Meet or exceed booth sales goals.
  • Labor Goals: Obtain or decrease booth labor goals.
  • Product Quality: Collaborate with the Area Supervisor on product quality, portioning, and presentation.
  • Accounting: Work with the Inventory Specialist to decrease booth accounting variance.
  • Break Coordination: Coordinate breaks and communicate with the PAL.
  • Evaluations: Complete employee evaluations.
  • Additional Duties: Complete other duties as assigned by the Area Supervisor or PAL.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience in food service management or a related field.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Effective communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Gift Shop Workers help guests find unique festival merchandise, handle sales transactions, and contribute to the overall atmosphere of our themed event.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist guests in a friendly, engaging, and professional manner

  • Maintain the appearance and organization of gift shop displays and merchandise

  • Restock inventory and monitor product levels throughout the day

  • Handle cash and credit card transactions responsibly

  • Answer customer questions about products and the festival

  • Help maintain a clean and safe shopping environment

Qualifications:

  • Prior retail or customer service experience is a plus, but not required

  • Ability to stand for long periods and work in an outdoor environment

  • Reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic team player

Deliver Exceptional Quality as a Food Prep/Cook!

As a Food/Prep Cook at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the back of the booth, ensuring outstanding food and beverage quality, reasonable portions, and fantastic presentation.

Responsibilities:

  • Operational Management: Oversee all aspects of the back of the booth.
  • Quality Assurance: Provide outstanding food and beverage quality, reasonable portions, and fantastic presentation.
  • Food Preparation: Cook and prepare food according to booth procedures.
  • Monitoring: Monitor temperatures, portions, and product presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Communication: Anticipate product needs and communicate with the Booth Supervisor or Distribution Specialist.
  • Sanitation: Maintain sanitation in the booth according to MI Dept of Health standards.
  • Additional Duties: Complete other duties as assigned by the Booth Supervisor.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience in food preparation or a related field.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining quality and sanitation standards.

Ensure Efficient Operations as a Runner!

As a Runner at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering products to food and beverage booths, ensuring smooth and efficient service throughout the festival.


Responsibilities:

  • Product Delivery: Responsible for delivering products to food and beverage booths.
  • Anticipation: Anticipate the product needs of the food and beverage booths.
  • Documentation: Assist with documenting the products delivered to each booth daily.
  • Communication: Communicate with booth supervisors and inventory specialists about product inventory levels.
  • Garbage Pick-Up: Responsible for garbage pick-up in, around, and behind booths, commissary, and trailers.
  • Product Retrieval: Go to other areas to obtain needed products.
  • Inventory Assistance: Assist the Inventory Specialist with both Saturday and Sunday inventories and smart boxes.
  • Additional Duties: Complete other duties as assigned by the Inventory Specialist or the Area Supervisor.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience in a similar role or related field.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

As a member of the Catering & Special Events Team, you’ll help deliver exceptional experiences for guests attending weddings and special ticketed events throughout the festival. Your role will include event setup, food and beverage service, guest interaction, and ensuring all events run smoothly in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.


Responsibilities:

  • Assist with setup and breakdown of catering spaces and event areas

  • Serve food and beverages to guests in a timely and professional manner

  • Maintain cleanliness and presentation of event areas throughout service

  • Follow food safety and sanitation procedures

  • Provide excellent customer service and represent the festival in a friendly, engaging manner

  • Support event coordinators and kitchen staff as needed


Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in catering, food service, hospitality, or events is a plus

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Ability to work weekends and select weekdays (including Labor Day)

  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Able to lift up to 25 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods

  • Dependable, enthusiastic, and team-oriented

Games & Rides Attendants are responsible for operating and supervising interactive games and attractions throughout the festival grounds.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and supervise games and rides in accordance with festival guidelines and safety protocols
  • Engage guests with enthusiasm and clear instructions
  • Monitor activity to ensure safety and fair play
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Qualifications:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Comfortable engaging with large crowds and children
  • Responsible, punctual, and team-focused