
Server Assistant - Canoe
Required skills
- Weekend availability
- Evening availability
- Holiday availability
- High attention to detail
- Prioritize
- Professional urgency
- Momentum
Role summary
Canoe, a Canadian culinary icon, is seeking a Server Assistant to support Servers by ensuring table readiness, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. The role involves answering guest questions about food and beverages, assisting with food running, maintaining floor awareness, and adhering to food safety standards. This full-time position requires 1 year of experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment, weekend/evening/holiday availability, and a valid Smart Serve Certification. The ideal candidate possesses high attention to detail, the ability to remain calm under pressure, strong communication skills, and excellent product knowledge.
Under the direction of the Front of House Management Team, Server Assistants provide support to Servers by inspecting all tables for the proper mise en place, cleanliness and completeness. They practice a high level of floor awareness and have exceptional knowledge of all food and beverage items.
The day to day:
- Answer questions about food, beverages, wine and other restaurant functions and services when necessary
- Assist with food running, ensuring that plates arrive to the proper guest (no auctioning off)
- Communicate with Servers and Hosts to maximize seating
- Practice a high level of floor awareness and clear/clean as required
- Follow all food safety standards and systems
- Empty garbage, change linen bags and dispose of garbage and recycling
- Communicate to all Servers any comments or information provided by guests to ensure a positive, memorable experience
- Other duties as assigned or required
- 1 year previous experience in a fast paced restaurant environment
- Weekend availability/ evening/ Holiday
- Valid Smart Serve Certification, required.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take direction and prioritize
- Strong oral communication skills
- High level of product knowledge
- Ability to maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum
- This is a full time position
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
This is a current vacancy.
Wage: $17.60 + shared gratuities
AI Disclosure To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.
Accessibility & Accommodation Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.
Canoe stands as one of the jewels of the Oliver & Bonacini family—a Canadian culinary icon perched high above the city with breathtaking views. Celebrated for dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, Canoe offers a refined dining experience that embodies the pinnacle of Canadian cuisine. Joining us means becoming part of a storied legacy, serving guests with pride, passion, and unwavering attention to excellence, while contributing to moments that are both memorable and distinctly Canadian.
What's in it for you?
- Gratuities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
- Employee Referral Program
- Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!
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