Senior Cafe Server

Hotel Grand Pacific; Victoria; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Hotel rate for Friends & Family

Extended benefits

Job summary

Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria is seeking a Senior Café Barista to lead the Courtyard Café team with warmth and precision. You will guide staff through busy mornings, maintain top-tier service, and ensure flawless coffee and food presentation.

A calm leadership presence helps resolve guest concerns with grace while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. The role emphasizes mentorship, reliability, and passion for great cuisine and beverages, with perks including employee meals, health

Qualifications

• A seasoned server with a warm smile and sharp eye for detail.
• Calm under pressure and quick to resolve guest concerns with grace.
• Strong leadership presence; ability to coach, train and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the café floor, demonstrating top-tier service and professionalism.
• Train and mentor café team members, fostering growth and confidence.
• Ensure quality—from food presentation to drink prep, nothing escapes your eye.
• Keep operations sharp by completing daily checklists, maintaining supply levels, and supporting accurate cash-outs.
• Handle guest feedback with care and follow through to resolution.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness to the highest standards—handwashing to hazard reporting.

Job description

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Senior Cafe Barista

Are you passionate about coffee, customer service, and creating memorable café experiences? Do you love being the calm in the storm during a morning rush? We’re looking for a Senior Café Server to take the lead in our vibrant Courtyard Café — someone who can keep service smooth, staff motivated, and guests delighted, all while maintaining the highest standards in quality and hospitality.

Duties:

• Lead by example on the café floor, demonstrating top-tier service and professionalism.
• Train and mentor café team members, fostering growth and confidence.
• Ensure quality — from food presentation to drink prep, nothing escapes your eye.
• Keep operations sharp by completing daily checklists, maintaining supply levels, and supporting accurate cash-outs.
• Handle guest feedback with care and follow through to resolution.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness to the highest standards — from handwashing to hazard reporting.

What We’re Looking for:

• A seasoned server with a warm smile and sharp eye for detail.
• A natural leader who can coach, train, and inspire others.
• Calm under pressure and quick to resolve guest concerns with grace.
• Passionate about food and beverage, from the perfect latte to a beautifully plated salad.
• Obsessed with cleanliness, consistency, and a café that runs like clockwork.

The Role Requires:

• Being on your feet and in action — lifting, bending, moving, serving.
• Strong communication skills and a leadership presence.
• Ability to multitask with grace and precision, even on the busiest days.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe, tidy, and welcoming café environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Professional and supportive work environment with a high regard for employee safety
• Discounted membership for Victoria Athletic Club
• Subsidized employee meals
• Food discounts in our outlets, including Fathom Restaurant
• Excellent extended benefits (Life and AD&D, Health, Dental, Vision, and an Employee and Family Assistance program) upon qualification
• A matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan after 1 year
• Discounted Hotel rate for Friends & Family
• Employee recognition & referral program
• Treat days, employee events and an annual employee party
• We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our team
• We are Biosphere Certified and committed to developing positive environmental initiatives.

We thank applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work in Canada*

Hotel Grand Pacific is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible interview process. Any applicants that will require accommodations during the screening process are encouraged to contact 250 380-4490 to discuss their needs.