Olive Garden - Server (Vaughan)

Olive Garden Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 20,002 - 28,488; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount dining card

Flexible scheduling

Competitive wages

Energetic and dynamic team

Growth and development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Olive Garden Canada in Vaughan is seeking friendly servers to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will embody hospitality, promote our Italian-inspired menu, and ensure guests feel welcomed from first contact through check-out.

As a server, you will handle orders and payments, maintain high health and safety standards, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced team environment. Prior serving experience and a ServSafe-style alcohol certification are valued; flexible scheduling is available.

Qualifications

• Provincial Responsible Alcohol Service certification is required.
• Experience as a server is a plus.
• Strong communication, social, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions.
• Communicate and recommend offerings to guests.
• Provide welcoming hospitality and personal connection with guests.
• Execute steps of service to brand standards.
• Process orders and payments in a timely manner.
• Provide responsible alcohol service to all guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety procedures.
• Support team with a positive guest experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Flexible schedule

Thrives in fast-paced environments

Education

Provincial Responsible Alcohol Service certification

Job description

Overview

As a server, you will deliver exceptional dining experiences by providing safe, friendly, and attentive service that makes guests feel welcome and part of our family. Our servers thrive on making loyal guests by taking them on a tour of Italy through knowledge of food, wine, and fresh ingredients. One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Be a “know it all” about our regular promotional food and beverage menus.
• Communicate and recommend offerings to guests.
• Provide a welcoming smile and genuine hospitality.
• Get to know our guests and enhance their personal experience, while flawlessly executing our steps of service to brand standards.
• Process guests' orders and payments in a timely manner.
• Provide responsible alcohol service to all guests.
• Complete cleaning jobs outlined by management teams.
• Adhere to safe food safety and handling procedures.
• Abide by food safety regulations and best practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Provincial Responsible Alcohol Service certification.
• Bonus points for previous experience as a server.
• Excellent communication, social, and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to build and foster positive relationships.
• Energetic and self-confident with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• A team player who helps contribute to a positive guest experience.

What’s In It For You

• 20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands.
• Pay range: $17.60.
• Flexible scheduling.
• An energetic and dynamic team.
• Competitive wages.
• Fun working environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant.
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands.

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact [e-mail].