Hospitality Assistant

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University at Tadja Hall is seeking a part-time Dining Room Assistant to set up tables, take orders, and serve guests. The role includes cleaning duties and liaising with kitchen staff, with a focus on welcoming guests and ensuring smooth dining service.

The position requires a High School Diploma with at least 1 year of related hospitality experience, English proficiency, and availability to work in Quebec. 25 hours per week at an hourly rate of $18.00 under AMUSE.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in hospitality is an asset.
• High School Diploma with one year related experience

Responsibilities

• Set up tables in dining and conference rooms.
• Take food orders from guests/members and provide menu information.
• Serve water, bread, and beverages to tables; liaise with kitchen staff.
• Perform cleaning duties including dishes, fridges, counters, and washrooms.
• Assist supervisor with restocking inventory in kitchen and fridges.
• Take reservations over the phone.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join the team at McGill's Macdonald Campus Faculty Club Tadja Hall!

Hiring Unit: Tadja Hall

Position Summary

Performs setup of tables in the dining room and conference room. Takes food orders from guests/members. Provides information on menu items. Brings water, bread, food and beverages to the tables. Acts as liaison between guests and kitchen staff. Performs cleaning duties including dishes, fridges, dishwashers, counters, coffee equipment, laundering of tablecloths, linen, towels, cleaning of floors and washrooms, etc. Assists supervisor with restocking inventory in kitchen and fridges. Takes reservations over the phone.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Previous experience working in hospitality is an asset. High School Diploma with one year of relevant experience in the field of work.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary: (AMUSE B) $18.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 25 (Part time)

Position Start Date: 2026-11-06

Position End Date: 2026-12-24

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-13

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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