food and beverage server

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Must be of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, travellers cheques or room billings
• Describe menu items including daily specials for customers
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Balance cash and record sales
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
• Serve food and beverages
• Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program