Server

Explore Edmonton Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Mentors from experienced hospitality

Opportunities to lead and mentor

Flexible scheduling options

Annual Scholarship Program

Meal discounts and fitness membership

Job summary

Explore Edmonton Corporation is seeking eager Banquet Servers for the Edmonton EXPO Centre to ensure guests have an unforgettable experience. You will handle setup, service, and guest engagement for banquet functions.

Responsibilities include serving food and beverages, bar service, and maintaining cleanliness and safety across the event spaces. ProServe certification is required, with opportunities for mentorship and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Valid ProServe Certification or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and develop excellent working relationships with other departments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, with occasional heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages with professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at bar stations.
• Complete table and bar setup and preparation, and attend service meetings prior to banquet functions.
• Familiarize yourself with the order of service, menu, and serving style for assigned functions.
• Maintain the cleanliness of your workstation, clear tables, and return equipment to clearing stations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness, report damaged equipment and hazards, and follow procedures.
• Perform cashier duties as required, including handling cash and deposits.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Stamina

Job description

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians . The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

About EXPO Centre

Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation Edmonton EXPO Centre works toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. Edmonton EXPO Centre is Edmonton’s largest and busiest venue, and together with the Edmonton Convention Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.

About the Position

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is seeking enthusiastic Banquet Servers to join the team. As a Banquet Server, you will ensure our guests have an unforgettable experience. You will execute set up and banquet service seamlessly for our guests while being attentive to their needs.

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits.
• Seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors.
• Opportunities to take the lead and mentor.
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to our Annual Scholarship Program.
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve food and beverages to guests while offering professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests at bar stations.
• Complete table and bar setup and preparation work, as well as attend service meetings prior to banquet functions.
• Familiarize yourself with the order of service, menu, and serving style for assigned functions.
• Maintain the cleanliness of your workstation, clear tables, and return equipment to respective clearing stations.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and cleanliness in all areas of the EXPO Centre, including reporting damaged equipment and hazards and maintaining familiarity with safety procedures.
• Perform cashier duties as required, including receiving cash floats and performing deposits and reconciliations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Valid ProServe Certification.
• Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and develop excellent working relationships with other departments.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, with occasional heavy lifting required.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.