Seasonal Server - Barbarella Bar

Concorde Entertainment Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Gratuities

Extended health benefits after 90 days

Company-wide food & beverage discount

Job summary

Barbarella Baris in Calgary, AB is seeking experienced servers for a seasonal full-time role starting immediately and running through September 30. You will greet guests, describe specials, take orders, relay to kitchen and bar, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining cleanliness and high service standards.

Evening shifts are required. Candidates should have 1–2 years of serving or bartending, strong English, basic math, and Alberta ProServe certification.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience serving or bartending.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Must have basic math skills and be able to handle money and operate a POS system.
• Valid Alberta ProServe certification obtained within 30 days of starting.
• Must be over 18 with open scheduling availability.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 5 hours).

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly.
• Inform guests of specials and menu changes.
• Take orders and relay them to kitchen and bar.
• Deliver food and beverages in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of service areas.
• Process payments and finalize bills.
• Assist fellow servers and with ad-hoc tasks.
• Resolve guest issues with a manager if needed.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Math & POS

Standing for long hours

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Alberta ProServe certification

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Barbarella Baris looking for experienced servers to fill out their team on a seasonal full-time basis, starting right away and ending September 30th. Servers are responsible for several functions including, but not limited to, providing exceptional customer service to all guests in a prompt and friendly manner, following all laws and regulations regarding liquor service, processing transactions, payments, and handling cash, while maintaining cleanliness in all areas of the restaurant. If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment, are flexible, and are looking to meet some great people along the way, this is the job for you. Evening availability is required.

WHO WE ARE

Inspired by the chic mid-century yacht culture of the Italian South & California, we bring the sun-drenched coastal flavours to our Pacific Northwest.

Barbarella reimagines the stylish era of the mid century, circa 1968. Our dishes reimagine the quintessentially Mediterranean fare with locally sourced West Coast ingredients & vernacular.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Gratuities
• Extended health benefits after 90 days for all employees working an average of 28+ hours per week
• 25% Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/specials

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Greet guests in a prompt and welcoming manner.
• Inform guests of all specials and menu changes.
• Be prepared to make quality recommendations to all guests.
• Extensive knowledge of all food and beverage items being served in the venue and the ability to accommodate all dietary requests and allergies.
• Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders in point-of-sale system and ensure accurate orders are relayed to the kitchen and bar.
• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely manner.
• Perform side duties which may include, but are not limited to: polishing cutlery, glassware, plate ware, during and at the end of your shift
• Maintain cleanliness of all service areas.
• Quality check tables to ensuring guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
• If a conflict or situation arises concerning a guest, please involve a manager right away to resolve the situation.
• Prepare final bill, present check to guest, and process payment.
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise.
• Be ready and willing to assist serving assistants by clearing and resetting tables.
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
• Be available to provide support as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the general manager or manager in charge.
• Complete cash out at the end of the shift
• Execute ad-hoc tasks are required.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 1-2 years’ experience serving or bartending
• Strong English communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with team members, partners, and customers.
• Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Possesses basic math skills, can handle money, and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Valid Alberta ProServe certification obtained within 30 days of starting.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Capacity to safely lift and easily maneuver potentially heavy trays of food and drinks.
• Must be over 18 as alcohol service and open scheduling availability is a requirement.