Food and beverage server

Tobermory; Fall River; On-site; CAD 562,000 - 898,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Free parking

Job summary

Inn On The Lake in Fall River, Nova Scotia, is hiring a Food and Beverage Server to join a busy restaurant team. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, English fluency, and the ability to describe menu items and daily specials to guests.

You will take orders, relay to kitchen and bar, balance cash, and provide excellent customer service while adhering to liquor laws. Full-time permanent position with gratuities and parking, offering 30–48 hours weekly at $13.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• 1–2 years’ experience in hospitality or food service.
• WHMIS certificate required.
• Ability to handle cash and payment transactions.
• Able to describe menu items and daily specials.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and present menus.
• Describe and advise on menu items and wine selections.
• Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff.
• Balance cash and process payments.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English fluency

Team player

Cash handling

Reliability

Wine knowledge

Education

WHMIS certificate

Tools

Aloha POS

Job description

Inn On The Lake based in 3009 Hwy 2, Fall River, NS B2T 1J5 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Food and beverage server who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours and Morning.

Employer Name: Inn On The Lake
Position: Food and beverage server
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $13.60 hourly 30 to 48 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 3009 Hwy 2, Fall River, NS B2T 1J5

• The candidate must be of legal drinking age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages.
• The candidate must present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, travellers cheques, or room billings.
• The candidate will be expected to describe menu items, including daily specials, to customers.
• The candidate will be responsible for enforcing provincial/territorial liquor laws and regulations.
• The candidate will be expected to advise on menu selections.
• The candidate must balance cash and record sales.
• The candidate must clear and clean tables, trays, and chairs.
• The candidate must describe and advise on wine selection.
• The candidate must greet customers, present menus, make recommendations, and answer questions about food and beverages.
• The candidate must be able to serve food and beverages.
• The candidate will be responsible for taking orders and relaying them to kitchen and bar staff.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must provide excellent customer service.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a restaurant, pub, hotel, motel, or resort.
• The candidate will be required to work in an urban area.

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be familiar with Aloha Point of Sale (POS).

Security and safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate does not have access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Gratuities.
• In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking.