Lounge Server

Smitty's Restaurant; St. James Industrial; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Smitty's Restaurant, a major Canadian all-day family dining chain, is seeking experienced Lounge Servers. You must have Friday, Saturday and Sunday availability and bring strong bartending skills.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, preparing drinks, and ensuring the bar remains organized and compliant with health regulations. Applicants should hold Serving it Safe and Smart Choice Certificates, be adept at cocktail creation, and demonstrate excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more of bartending experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to keep the bar organized, stocked and clean.
• Serving it Safe Certificate required.
• Smart Choice Certificate required.
• Knowledge in creating alcoholic beverages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and serve food and drink orders.
• Greet customers and present menus.
• Prepare cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages as needed.
• Assist with customer needs and make recommendations.
• Check IDs and confirm legal drinking age.
• Deliver checks and process payments while coordinating with staff.

Skills

Bartending experience

Communication skills

Organization & cleanliness

Education

Serving it Safe Certificate

Smart Choice Certificate

Job description

Smitty’s is one of Canada’s largest all-day family restaurant chains, operating from coast to coast. Almost all our restaurants are fully licensed, and a majority have separate lounges to accommodate teams, sports fans, and the happy hour crowd.

Our locations are always looking for experienced Lounge Server and talented individuals.To be considered for this job, you must have Friday, Saturday and sunday open availability.

1. Lounge Server - duties include:
2. Take and serve food & drink orders
3. Greet customers and present menus
4. Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages when necessary
5. Assist with customer needs and preferences and make recommendations
6. Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets the legal drinking age
7. Arrange table settings, clean, and perform daily side duties
8. Deliver checks and collect payments - Communicate with all serving and kitchen staff
9. Adhere to all relevant health department rules & regulations and all customer service guidelines

1. Requirements:
2. Minimum 1 years of bartending experience
3. Previous lounge/bar experience is a must
4. Open availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
5. Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
6. Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and clean
7. Serving it Safe Certificate
8. Smart Choice Certificate
9. Must have previous knowledge-creating alcoholic beverages