Server

Gateway Casinos; Penticton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Retirement plan

Fun work environment

Discounts for friends and family

Training opportunities

Job summary

Gateway Casinos in Canada is seeking a dynamic Server for casual, high-volume dining. You will interact with guests, take orders, and deliver a memorable experience while promoting events and products.

The role emphasizes friendliness, teamwork, and strong product knowledge, with opportunities to participate in promotions and live entertainment.

Qualifications

• Two+ years experience in a high-volume casual dining environment.
• Cash handling experience with POS system.
• Certification: Serving It Right BC or equivalent preferred.
• World Host/Super Host certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and demonstrates expert knowledge of products, events and promotions.
• Takes orders, expedites and serves food and beverages accurately within time guidelines.
• Participates in promotional activities including social media, events and photo sessions.
• Introduces or presents live entertainment as required.
• Works as part of a team to create the ultimate guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Teamwork

Cash handling

Education

Serving It Right (BC)

World Host / Super Host

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

Job Type: Casual

Wage: $18.25/hour

The Gateway to Your Future-Break out of the seasonal rollercoaster

Do you like interacting with guests and creating a great experience for them? Know how to have fun on the job, work well under pressure, juggle multiple demands in a team setting? If you like the flexibility of working evenings and weekends, in a fast-paced dining room. Put yourself in the heart of the action.

Gateway is seeking a dynamic, outgoing and energetic Server who loves to create buzz and excitement, as well as provide an outstanding and personalized guest experience. As a Server, you will increase guest loyalty by being well versed in the restaurants offerings, building a client network and promoting events and products. You can manage the needs of guests with a smile, bring stellar listening skills and create a warm, comfortable dining experience guests will remember.

We Provide

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and demonstrates expert knowledge of products, events and promotions.
• Takes orders, expedites and serves food and beverages accurately within time guidelines.
• Participates in promotional activities including social media, events and photo sessions.
• Introduces or presents live entertainment as required.
• Works as part of a team to create the ultimate guest experience.

What You Bring

• Two years or more experience in a similar high-volume restaurant (casual dining) environment.
• Cash handling experience using POS system or cashier register.
• Tourism, promotion, marketing, entertainment or event training experience preferred.
• Serving It Right (BC).
• World Host / Super Host certificate or other similar customer service programs preferred.
• Proven selling, marketing, and service skills in a dining, retail, or promotions environment.
• Effective public speaking skills and presence.
• Ability to carry up to 30 pounds, specifically a fully loaded serving tray.
• Knowledge of specialty food and beverage items.
• Successful In-house testing on knowledge of specialty food and beverage items.
• Successful In-house testing on service delivery and promotional ability.

Why Work With Us?

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 31 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it's like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,000 people and features approximately 380 table games (including poker tables), 14,204 slots, 76 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel rooms. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands. This has dramatically improved the gaming customer experience and also attracts new gaming and restaurant customers. Some of Gateway’s proprietary brands include Grand Villa Casino, Cascades Casino, Starlight Casino, Playtime Casino, Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and Chow Lucky Noodle Bar.

Gateway is a proud Canadian company that strives to choose Canadian products and local services. In 2022, Gateway celebrated 30 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Additional information is available at gatewaycasinos.com.

Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer and dedicates itself to Respect, Integrity, Team-Work and Exceptional Customer Service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Gateway does not utilize any form of artificial intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.