Drift - Server Assistant

Drift Restaurant; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Health & Dental benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Gym access

Transit pass reimbursement

RRSP contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus program

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Drift Salon & Bar, part of Freehand Hospitality, seeks a Server Assistant in Halifax to support service and maintain cleanliness for a seamless dining experience. You will work under the General Manager and collaborate with servers and hosts to ensure smooth operation.

The role requires strong communication, calmness under pressure, and a commitment to food safety standards in a vibrant, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• A valid Serve Right Certification.
• Previous experience in a similar restaurant is asset.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to take direction and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• High level of product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Expertly answering questions about food, beverage, wine and other restaurant functions and services.
• Assisting with food running so plates arrive to the proper guest using table and seat numbers.
• Emptying garbage, linen bags and disposing of garbage and recycling.
• Monitoring the cleanliness of sections and ensuring all materials and areas are clean and free from clutter.
• Communicating with servers and hosts to maximize seating.
• Transmitting guest comments or information to servers for a positive experience.
• Following all food safety standards and related systems.

Skills

Serve Right Certification

Restaurant experience

Job description

Server Assistant at Drift Salon & Bar with Freehand Hospitality

About Freehand Hospitality

Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.

About Drift Salon & Bar

Owning a strong connection to time and place, Drift, located in Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, pays homage to this region’s land, people and history. Celebrating our natural abundance, Drift’s culinary vision is to showcase the East Coast’s most beloved ingredients stemming from a vibrant community of artisans, producers, farmers and fishers. Chef Anthony Walsh has crafted menus featuring eclectic interpretations of familiar Maritime fare. Whether you’re sampling an incredible variety of raw bar delicacies or tucking into a piping hot Seafood Hodge Podge, Drift’s dishes aim to deliver equal parts comfort and surprise.

Job Description

Under the direction of the General Manager, Drift is seeking a Server Assistant responsible for supporting the service team and ensuring a seamless flow of service and overall cleanliness of the restaurant.

What you will be doing as a Server Assistant:

• Expertly answering questions about food, beverage, wine and other restaurant functions and services;
• Proficiently assisting with food running that plates arrive to the proper guest, using table and seat numbers, without needing to “auction off” dishes;
• Emptying garbage, linen bags and disposing of garbage and recycling;
• Monitoring the cleanliness of sections and ensuring all materials and areas are clean and free from clutter;
• Professionally communicating with servers and hosts to maximize seating;
• Communicating to all servers any comments or information provided by guests to ensure a positive, memorable experience;
• Keenly following all food safety standards and systems;
• Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

The person we are looking for has:

• A valid Serve Right Certification;

• Previous experience in a similar restaurant is considered an asset;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment;
• Organizational skills;
• Ability to take direction and prioritize a variety of tasks at once;
• Strong oral communication skills;
• High level of product knowledge.

Why join us and what's in it for you?

• Gratuities
• Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
• Integrated learning environment with room to grow
• Access to our gym and fitness facility
• 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
• Company RRSP contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for company referral bonus program
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

A member of The Armour Group, The Lower Deck is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!