Join the Team
Work Where the Water Meets the Cup
We're looking for warm, welcoming people who love good coffee, good food, and good company. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Marina Bay Cafe is a Deaf-owned, community-first cafe on Victoria's waterfront. We believe in a workplace where everyone feels heard — staff included. Whether you're behind the bar or in the kitchen, you'll be part of something that matters.
What We Offer
Learn ASL While You Work
Our Deaf and hearing staff who are fluent in sign language will be right beside you. Improve your signing and get comfortable communicating with Deaf guests — it's hands-on learning built right into every shift.
Learn Three Signs Before Your First Shift
These three signs say everything about who we are — a café that runs on coffee and community.
☕ Coffee
Make a fist with both hands, stack them, and twist the top hand like you're grinding coffee beans.
🤟 I Love You
Extend your thumb, index finger, and pinky — keep your middle and ring fingers folded down. Hold it up with a smile.
👋 Hello
Touch your flat hand to your forehead like a salute, then sweep it outward — friendly and welcoming!
Our Workplace Culture
Marina Bay Cafe is a no-voice, no-music environment. We ask all staff to embrace that fully — it's what makes this place special.
No voice between staff
Staff communicate with each other using ASL only. This keeps our environment fully accessible for our Deaf team members and helps everyone grow their signing skills every shift.
Voice with customers is welcome
When serving hearing guests, you're welcome to use your voice. We want every customer to feel comfortable — the no-voice rule applies to staff-to-staff communication only.
No music
We keep the cafe quiet and calm. No background music means a more accessible, focused space for our Deaf community and a more peaceful experience for all guests.
Respect for Deaf culture
You don't need to be Deaf or fluent in ASL to work here — but you do need to be genuinely open to learning and respectful of Deaf culture. We'll guide you every step of the way.
Open Positions
Cafe Team Member
Part-time / Full-timeWe're looking for one versatile team member who's comfortable both on the floor and in the kitchen. You'll move between front of house and food prep as needed — greeting guests, taking orders, and helping prepare our menu items. No two shifts are exactly the same, and that's what makes it great.
- Greet and serve guests with warmth and care
- Take orders and process payments accurately
- Prepare food items to recipe and quality standards
- Keep the dining area and prep stations clean and welcoming
- Support your teammates during busy rushes
- Pick up ASL naturally by working with our Deaf team and guests
Ready to Apply?
Send us a quick note about yourself — who you are, what draws you to Marina Bay Cafe, and any experience you have. Formal resume required
Email Us to ApplyWe welcome applicants of all backgrounds and communication styles. ASL users are especially encouraged to apply.