FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVER/BARTENDER - Part-Time

Who You Are

We are looking for an outgoing, reliable, personable superstar to serve our guests in a timely and professional manner. This is the ideal position for someone who shines in guest service, has excellent attention to detail, can multitask, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

At the Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown, we want our guests to rest and feel energized and ready for the day ahead which means we need team members to demonstrate the following service behaviors:

• Make a Connection - show guests that they are important and make them feel at ease by taking time to acknowledge them in a friendly way
• Be Helpful - familiarize yourself with all the services in the hotel and the local area to answer any questions and give guests what they need to find their own way
• Be Efficient - take ownership and play your part to get things done by making things easier for guests; doing as much as in advance and multi-task when you need to

Why Is The Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown A Great Place to Work?

Passion Drives Performance. The Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown succeeds because our people love what we do. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together - offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day-to-day, confidently and successfully.

Whether you're a student looking for a part-time job, or you're creating a career in tourism, working with us will be an experience you'll always remember. We love what we do, spending each day inspired by our spectacular surroundings and connecting with people from around the world. We're always looking for friendly, energetic people who love to connect with others to contribute to our strong team culture and help deliver amazing experiences to our guests.

What You'll Do

We are seeking an experienced server to help us round out our amazing team. The chosen candidate will work with the rest of the Front of House team to execute quality service to our guests in a timely manner. Primary expectations will be to learn and understand our menu, be able to service multiple tables at one time, and have some previous wine knowledge or at least a willingness to learn.

Job Duties:

• Set up and prepare the restaurant for service as well as closing duties
• Take orders and recommend items from the menu to Guests
• Set up and prepare the restaurant for service as well as closing duties
• Collaborate with Kitchen and Bar Staff regarding orders and operations
• Interact with Guests and answer questions with a positive attitude
• Make sure that all customer needs are met in a prompt, professional, and efficient manner
• Responds to customer's needs, requests, complaints, and other unusual situations
• Provides personalized service and uses the customer's name (where possible)
• Observes customers to ensure satisfaction
• Other related duties and tasks as assigned by Management

What You Need:

• Preferred experience of serving and/or bartending in quality establishments i.e. Clubs, restaurants, hotels.
• Valid Serve It Right certification
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to provide great customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable to both take direction and work unsupervised
• Own transportation an asset as bus service is limited
• Other relate duties and tasks as assigned by Management

What We offer:

• On the job training and uniforms are provided.
• Competitive starting wages
• Accommodated scheduling practices to give team members the optimal work/life balance that suits your needs.
• Professional development training. You can take all the training you want/need, and we will satisfy your eagerness to learn and grow with us.
• IHG Employee Room Discounts are available when you travel to any one of our 6000 hotel destinations worldwide.
• A robust group benefits package for all part-time or full-time team members that include access to all employee assistance programs that support mental, financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
• The individual chosen for this role will be eligible for tips in addition to their hourly wage.