Joni Server Assistant (Full Time)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meal

RRSP Matching

Hotel nights discount

Hyatt discounts

Health & Dental

Job summary

Park Hyatt Toronto, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, seeks a dedicated Server Assistant (Full Time) to support the service team and ensure a seamless luxury dining experience. You'll maintain tidy dining areas, assist servers, and prep tables for guests at Joni Restaurant.

The role emphasizes strong organization, attentiveness, and a passion for outstanding guest service in a fast-paced, high-end environment. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Service-focused personality with a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.
• Previous experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality service preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury hospitality environment preferred.
• Current Smart Serve certification required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly, escort them to their tables, and provide menus.
• Assist with serving water, beverages, and complimentary offerings.
• Wrap utensils and prepare table settings according to restaurant standards.
• Clear and reset tables promptly, removing plates, utensils, and glassware.
• Transport used tableware to the kitchen area efficiently and safely.
• Prepare tables for arriving guests by wiping spills, clearing crumbs, replacing linen, and resetting tableware.
• Assist servers by delivering food to tables when required.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and communicate any concerns or feedback to management.
• Arrange tables and seating to accommodate larger parties or special requests.
• Ensure server stations are fully stocked with necessary supplies throughout service.
• Support opening and closing duties, including end-of-day cleaning and sanitizing of restaurant menus and service areas

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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"I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life."

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you, be part of something bigger, and love where you work?

Join a community that values respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and well-being. At Hyatt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our purpose : to care for people so they can be their best.

Located in the heart of Yorkville, Park Hyatt Toronto offers sophisticated luxury, exceptional culinary experiences, and intuitive service in one of the city's most iconic destinations. With striking architecture, thoughtfully designed spaces, and a commitment to personalized hospitality, we create memorable experiences for our guests while providing meaningful opportunities for our colleagues to grow and thrive.

Why should you work at the Park Hyatt Toronto?

• Complimentary meal during shift
• Employer RRSP Matching Contributions
• Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
• Extended Health and Dental benefits for you and your dependents 90 days after joining
• 2023, 2024 & 2025 Great Place to Work Certified

About the Role _ Joni Server Assistant (Full Time)

Probationary Rate: $18.13 + Gratuity

Hourly Rate: $22.66 + Gratuity

Park Hyatt Toronto is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Server Assistant to join the team at Joni Restaurant. This role plays a key part in supporting the service team and ensuring a seamless and exceptional dining experience for our guests.

The Server Assistant is responsible for maintaining clean, well-organized dining areas, assisting servers with food and beverage service, and ensuring tables are properly prepared for arriving guests. The ideal candidate is highly organized, attentive, and thrives in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment.

Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for providing outstanding guest service.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Welcome guests warmly, escort them to their tables, and provide menus
• Assist with serving water, beverages, and complimentary offerings
• Wrap utensils and prepare table settings according to restaurant standards
• Clear and reset tables promptly, removing plates, utensils, and glassware
• Transport used tableware to the kitchen area efficiently and safely
• Prepare tables for arriving guests by wiping spills, clearing crumbs, replacing linen, and resetting tableware
• Assist servers by delivering food to tables when required
• Respond promptly to guest requests and communicate any concerns or feedback to management
• Arrange tables and seating to accommodate larger parties or special requests
• Ensure server stations are fully stocked with necessary supplies throughout service
• Support opening and closing duties, including end-of-day cleaning and sanitizing of restaurant menus and service areas

Qualifications

• Service-focused personality with a strong commitment to guest satisfaction
• Previous experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality service preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury hospitality environment preferred
• Current Smart Serve certification required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and quality-driven
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Constant walking and standing during shifts
• Frequent lifting, crouching, bending, stooping, and kneeling

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in Canada. This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

Park Hyatt Toronto is dedicated to offering employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you be contacted for a job opportunity, please inform the Human Resources department if you need any accommodations.

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