Server

Cascades Casino; Penticton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Development and training opportunities

Family and friends discounts on travel

Job summary

Cascades Casino in Penticton is seeking a dynamic Lounge Server to deliver an outstanding guest experience in a fast-paced dining environment during evenings and weekends.

You will take orders, serve food and beverages, promote events, and engage guests with a friendly, confident presence. Gateway Casinos & Entertainment supports a full benefits package and development opportunities in a national company.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a high-volume casual dining setting.
• Cash handling experience with a POS system.
• Experience promoting events and handling a fast-paced service.
• Certification in Serving It Right (BC) is preferred.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders and serve food and beverages accurately.
• Promote events and products to increase guest engagement.
• Participate in promotional activities and live entertainment as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, events, and promotions.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Guest engagement

Education

Serving It Right (BC) certificate

World Host / Super Host certificate

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Type: Casual

Wage: 18.25/hour

The Gateway to Your Future

Do you like chatting and interacting with guests? 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 Lounge Server, you will increase guest loyalty by 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. While you do that, we provide you with an excellent benefits package and competitive wages at a national company with more than 27 locations throughout Canada.

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.

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 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.