Café Boulud Server Assistant

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Café Boulud as a Full-Time Server Assistant and be part of a dynamic team delivering exceptional dining experiences. Position involves assisting servers, ensuring quality service, and maintaining an inviting atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service, excel in communication, and possess Smart Serve Certification, contributing to a memorable guest experience.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation and floating days

Exclusive discounts and travel programs

Complimentary meals per shift

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms

Training and Development opportunities

Robust extended benefit plan

Employee Recognition celebrations

Qualifications

• Affinity for guest service and excellent personal presentation.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs and flexible schedule.
• Outgoing personality with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Server in providing expertly served dining experiences.
• Clear and reset tables according to Café Boulud standards.

Skills

Guest Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

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.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

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? Café Boulud iscurrently looking for a talented and dynamic Full-Time Server Assistant who shares our passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do!

About the role:

Café Boulud is Chef Daniel Boulud’s French Brasserie located in the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville, Toronto. The restaurant 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 Assistant assists the Server in providing an enjoyable expertly served dining experience conforming to Café Boulud standards of excellence for quality, professionalism and friendliness. The position clears tables and resets them neatly, rapidly and completely according to specification.

What you will bring:

We are looking for an individual who possesses an affinity for guest service! 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. The position requires the ability to lift up to 40lbs and applicants must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any request!

Smart Serve Certification is a must.

Preferred qualifications & skills:

• At minimum 1 year previous Busperson 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!

Schedule & Hours

The ideal candidate will have an open work schedule and able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in Canada. Work permit sponsorship is not available.

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