Cafe Server

Wickaninnish Inn Ltd.; Tofino; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wickaninnish Inn is currently seeking a Café Server to join The Pointe Restaurant team on Canada’s West Coast in Tofino. You will deliver efficient, personalized guest service and assist with coffee service and menu descriptions to exacting standards.

Ideal candidates have prior restaurant serving experience, strong attention to detail, and a Serving It Right certification. You will work both independently and with the team, maintain inventory, handle cash-outs, and follow food safety

Qualifications

• Experience in guest-facing hospitality roles.
• Ability to describe food & beverages accurately to standards.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the service team.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, personalized guest service meeting high hospitality standards.
• Prepare and serve Barista-style coffees.
• Describe food and beverages to Pointe Restaurant standards.
• Manage allergies and dietary requests.
• Assist with Driftwood Cafe setup for shifts.
• Operate and understand the Silverware POS system.
• Stock and monitor inventory levels.
• Follow safe food handling guidelines.
• Balance cash-outs.

Skills

Guest service

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Barista coffee preparation

Education

Serving It Right certification

Tools

Silverware POS

Job description

Join our Restaurant Team as a Café Server, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Châteaux property recognized by Forbes, Michelin Key, AAA Four Diamond, and Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual is appreciated and valued for who they are. We are passionate about providing a supportive environment for our team, delivering excellence to our guests while achieving the highest sustainability practices, and creating a lasting legacy for our families and communities.

As a Café Server you will:

• Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting AAA 4 & 5 Diamond Standards is delivered at all times.


• Prepare and serve Barista style coffees.


• Describe food & beverages to The Pointe Restaurant standards.


• Ensure all allergies and dietary requests are managed.


• Assist with the preparation of Driftwood Cafe for ensuing shifts.


• Have knowledge of Silverware Point of Sale system.


• Stock and manage inventory levels.


• Work with appropriate food handling guidelines.


• Balance cash-outs.

The Wickaninnish Inn is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:

• The willingness to learn and be constantly challenged to grow with the service team.


• Previous restaurant serving experience.


• An appreciation of customer service and attention to detail.


• Professionalism and positive attitude in every aspect of the position.


• Consistent punctuality and dedication.


• The ability to successfully work alone and/or in a team environment.


• Self-motivation to continually advance your knowledge about our food and beverage offerings.


• A calm, polite and approachable demeanour.


• A desire to contribute exciting and innovative ideas towards the ongoing improvement of The Pointe Restaurant and the Wickaninnish Inn as a whole.


• A valid Serving it Right certification.


• The ability to make a commitment to the position for a mutually understood and agreed upon period of time.

Salary/Wage: $18.25 per hour