food and beverage server

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Formal dining room

Tasks

• Must be of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Prepare and serve specialty food at customers' tables
• 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
• Advise on menu selections
• Balance cash and record sales
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Describe and advise on wine selection
• Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
• Order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware
• Perform sensory evaluation of wines
• Serve food and beverages
• Supervise other servers and bussing staff
• Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff
• Train staff
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Serving It Right Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Morning
• Night
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available