Bartender/Server

Stellar Personnel; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Personnel is seeking enthusiastic servers to join our team in Canada. We offer flexible shifts and compensation that exceeds market standards, serving a diverse client base including hotels, catering firms, and event venues. Join a team that values talent, positive energy, and a strong guest focus.

You will greet guests, take orders, input into the POS, describe menu items, serve beverages, handle payments, and uphold safety standards to ensure memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of prior server experience.
• Smart Serve Certificate required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, friendly, attentive service to guests.
• Take and enter food and beverage orders into the POS system; coordinate with kitchen and bar staff.
• Familiarize yourself with menu offerings and provide detailed recommendations.
• Serve a variety of beverages including cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Process guest payments accurately and securely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area across bar and dining sections.
• Identify upsell opportunities and promote specials or seasonal features.
• Adhere to food safety and alcohol service regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

POS familiarity

Education

Smart Serve Certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Stellar Personnel is a premier hospitality staffing agency in Canada. Our clientele encompasses a diverse range of industries, including catering firms, corporate offices, sports and event venues, restaurants, hotels, retirement homes, and more. Our primary objective is to provide staffing solutions to these businesses, filling various roles such as dishwashers, cooks, chefs, servers, bartenders, cashiers, runners, shippers/receivers, administrative staff, and any other job positions as per the client's requirements.

Job Description

Stellar Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and customer focused individuals to join our Server Team. At Stellar Personnel, we value work-life balance, meaning you can choose your shifts and still prioritize your personal events and family time. We offer competitive compensation that exceeds market standards. Our clients are in dire need of support, so they appreciate our staff for being talented and positive influences in their business. Our clients include: corporate cafeterias, conference centers, catering companies, hotels, restaurant groups, retirement homes, sporting venues and event venues.

Join us to work with some of the best clients in the industry and take your culinary career to the next level.

Visit us online at stellarpersonnel.ca to learn more about our company.

• Provide warm, friendly, and attentive service to all guests, ensuring a positive and memorable dining experience. Greet guests, take orders, and offer menu recommendations based on their preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Efficiently take and accurately enter food and beverage orders into the POS system. Coordinate with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of orders. Handle special requests or modifications with professionalism and accuracy.
• Familiarize yourself with our menu offerings, including food items, cocktails, wines, and other beverages. Provide detailed descriptions and recommendations to guests.
• Serve a variety of beverages, including cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.
• Process guest payments accurately and efficiently. Handle cash transactions, credit card payments, and other forms of payment securely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including bar stations, service areas, and dining sections.
• Identify opportunities to upsell menu items and promote special offers or seasonal features. Provide information about additional products, such as wine pairings or dessert options, to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue.
• Adhere to all applicable food safety and alcohol service regulations, including age verification and responsible alcohol service.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 Year of prior experience as a server
• Valid Smart Serve Certificate
• Capable of using POS (Point of Sale) machine
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with food and beverage services.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Meticulous attention to detail in taking orders, delivering food and beverages, and handling cash transactions
• Nice to Have: Basic knowledge of wine, including common varieties and appropriate food pairings.

Compensation

$18/hr-$22/hr, depending on your experience and skill level

Schedule

Flexible shifts available – 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours

Morning and evening shifts

Monday to Friday & weekend availability required