Café Boulud Server

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Discount programs

Employee meal per shift

Dry cleaning of uniforms

Training and development opportunities

Benefits package

Employee recognition

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is seeking a talented and dynamic Full-Time Café Boulud Server who shares our passion for excellence. You will deliver an exceptional dining experience rooted in French tradition, supporting guests with menu and wine knowledge while maintaining Café Boulud standards.

Applicants must have Smart Serve, be able to lift up to 40lbs, and have open availability, including weekends and holidays; legal work authorization in Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment is preferred.
• Must have high level wine and food knowledge, especially in French cuisine.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to learn Café Boulud service sequence.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional quality and service to guests per Café Boulud standards.
• Know menu options, beverage lists and daily specials; upsell where appropriate.
• Greet and seat guests when needed; take reservations and assist with host duties.
• Operate POS system accurately; assist with side work as required.

Skills

Guest service

Wine knowledge

English fluency

Availability

POS system

Tools

POS System

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

A warm welcome framed by spacious, modern design awaits you in the heart of Toronto’s historic Yorkville neighbourhood. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of our 350 wine labels at Café Boulud, and specialty craft cocktails at our spirited lobby lounge and bar. Enjoy the serenity of our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa, or step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto’s most glamorous shopping and restaurant district.

Join our team!

Are you ready to take the next big step in your hospitality career?Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is currently looking for a talented and dynamic Full-Time Café Boulud Server who shares our passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do!

About the role:

Chef Daniel Boulud’s French Brasserie, Café Boulud serves a seasonally-changing menu rooted in the French tradition, highlighting both brasserie classics and contemporary dishes inspired by Chef Daniel’s family meals in Lyon.

The Server is an essential member of the Café Boulud team dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service to our guests. The position provides an enjoyable, expertly served dining experience conforming to Café Boulud standards of excellence for quality, professionalism and friendliness. They anticipate and services guests’ needs before being asked and are knowledgeable about all available menu options, beverage lists and daily specials.

What you will bring:

We are looking for an individual who possesses an affinity for guest service! This position requires an applicant with a high level of wine and food knowledge, especially in French cuisine. Candidates must have excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills. The ability to perform this position to Café Boulud standards and learn the sequence of service is required. Servers are also required to perform additional side work, greet and seat guests in the absence of the host, take reservations and have the ability to use the POS System. The position requires the ability to lift up to 40lbs and applicants must have an open availability with the ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any request!

Valid Smart Serve certification is a must.

Preferred qualifications & skills:

• 1-2 years previous server experience in a fast paced food and beverage operation
• Exceptional communication skills and command of English language
• Additional language a definite asset for career growth

What we offer:

• Paid time off, including vacation and floating days
• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide
• Complimentary meal per shift in our employee dining room, OASIS
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities, including educational assistance, discounted eCornell courses, and access to complementary e-training
• Robust extended benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pension
• Monthly Employee Recognition celebrations and Bi-Annual Employee Parties and more!
• Hourly rate of pay $17.95

Schedule & Hours:

Successful candidates possess open availability and the ability to work all shifts, including early mornings, weekends and holidays.

Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in Canada. Work permit sponsorship is not available. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. The hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.