Server

Ruth’s Chris Dixon Road; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth’s Chris Dixon Road in Toronto invites applications for front-of-house roles as we prepare for future opportunities in our high-end dining team. The successful candidates will bring a passion for hospitality, strong guest service skills, and the ability to work well within a coordinated service group.

Front-of-house team members are expected to greet guests, take orders, coordinate with the kitchen, manage stations, and maintain impeccable cleanliness and uniform standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years experience in a similar fine dining restaurant or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests immediately, makes suggestions and answers questions regarding food, beverages and service.
• Takes and records food and beverage orders from guests according to RCSH Sequence of Service and Pivot Point systems.
• Processes guests’ orders, using the computer terminal according to RCSH Sequence of Service, Pivot Point and Food Timing systems to ensure all items are prepared and served on a timely basis.
• Ensures that all food and beverages delivered and served are served promptly, garnished correctly and meet the quality/presentation standards of RCSH. Personally serves all entrée items to the guests.
• Observe restaurant dinners to ensure that guests are satisfied with food, beverages and service: immediately recognizes and responds to any guest needs and/or requests.
• Maintains tables and station according to RCSH standards throughout the dining experience.

Skills

Salesmanship

Guest interaction

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Job description

This posting is not for an immediate vacancy. We are accepting applications for future opportunities.

DESCRIPTION:

All FOH positions are expected to report to work as indicated on the work schedule, be in correct uniform, practice positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts. Each position will obtain their station assignment at the beginning of the shift and perform all opening and closing duties as needed and directed by the Manager on Duty. Practicing teamwork by assisting fellow team members will be expected to enhance our guests’ dining experience and team members must communicate any and all guest issues to the Manager on Duty should our guests express any dissatisfaction with their dining experience. It is essential for FOH team members to perform all duties and maintain knowledge of all standards and procedures as stated in each individual position’s RCSH Employee Training Packet. Greets guests immediately, makes suggestions and answers questions regarding food, beverages and service.

DUTIES:

• Practices salesmanship to enhance the dining experience without allowing guests to over order. Uses guests’ names regularly throughout the dining experience.
• Takes and records food and beverage orders from guests according to RCSH Sequence of Service and Pivot Point systems.
• Processes guests’ orders, using the computer terminal according to RCSH Sequence of Service, Pivot Point and Food Timing systems to ensure all items are prepared and served on a timely basis. Ensures all items are rung on the computer.
• Ensures that all food and beverages delivered and served are served promptly, garnished correctly and meet the quality/presentation standards of RCSH. Personally serves all entrée items to the guests.
• Observe restaurant dinners to ensure that guests are satisfied with food, beverages and service: immediately recognizes and responds to any guest needs and/or requests.
• Maintains tables and station according to RCSH standards throughout the dining experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five (5) years experience in a similar fine dining restaurant or similar setting.
• Wine knowledge is not required but would be considered an asset.
• Must be able to lift, handle and carry trays, small wares and equipment weighing anywhere from 25 to 100 pounds, depending on position.
• Must have a good sense of balance, be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach and squat on a frequent basis to obtain and store food, beverage items, small wares and service equipment.
• Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to four hours in length.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors, employees and guests.
• Must be able to continuously use fingers to bilaterally operate point-of-sale equipment, prepare and serve food/beverage items.
• Must be able to work in an environment subject to extreme cold (30 degrees), heat (temperatures above 100 degrees), and loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, and fumes, odors, dust and smoke.

Disclaimer: Background checks, including employment history and criminal record checks, are part of the recruitment process. By applying, you consent to these checks as required by applicable laws.