Description
Summary
The Assistant Server sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The server assistant is responsible for the clearing and setting of tables as well as providing assistance to the service team in a timely manner. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.
Work Environment
On site hotel restaurant facility. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching. Ability to stand during entire shift.
Expected Hours of Work
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays. Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
Education And Experience
Assistant Server experience in hotels preferred.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Assists servers in their tasks
- Ensures all service stations in the kitchen are stocked and ready for service
- Removes soiled dishes from table; brings to dish washing area
- Completes set up and teardown of dining events as assigned
- Carry food trays to tables using the correct seat positions on the ticket
- Place entrée to the correct seat positions accordingly
- Sets tables with silverware, glassware and other items
- Polishes silverware before and after shifts
- Cleans dining room areas
- Stocks servers’ station with supplies
- Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests: You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations.
- You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile; Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name; Establish/anticipate needs; Solve and own all requests/complaints; Thank everyone.
- Build solid relationship with your Colleagues: Treat colleagues with respect and dignity.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
Qualifications And Skills
- Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Smart Serve certification required
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Prioritization and time management skills.
- Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay RangeHourly role , unionized
BenefitsSonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Salaried FTE BenefitsFood and Beverage Discount
RRSP Match
Drycleaning
Competitive Medical and dental benefits
Competitive Extended health care coverage
Various employee perks and benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
Unionized FTE BenefitsFood and Beverage Discount
RRSP Match
Tool and shoe reimbursement
Competitive Medical and dental benefits
Competitive Extended health care coverage
Various employee perks and benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive Short term disability
program
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
Unionized PTE BenefitsFood and Beverage Discount
Employee discounted hotel rate
Tool and shoe reimbursement
Various employee perks and benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.