Server Assistant - Braven

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Health, dental, vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

50% dining discount for you + up to 3

Internal career opportunities

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality’s Braven restaurant in Edmonton seeks a guest-focused team member. You will answer questions about food and beverages, assist with food running, and help ensure a smooth service in a vibrant, high-energy setting.

Join a leading hospitality company offering gratuities, comprehensive benefits, and career growth across O&B restaurants. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and available for event nights at Rogers Place.

Qualifications

• Smart Serve certification required.
• 6 months–1 year in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to take direction and prioritize work.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• High level of product knowledge.
• Maintain professional urgency and momentum.
• Event night availability for Oilers Home Games & Concerts at Rogers Place.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about food, beverages, wine and other restaurant services.
• Assist with food running and ensure plates reach guests properly.
• Keep section clean and stocked; ensure materials are organized.
• Coordinate with Servers and Hosts to maximize seating.
• Maintain floor awareness and cleanliness.
• Pre-portions condiments and stock fridges with essentials.
• Monitor food quality and presentation standards.
• Follow all food safety standards and systems.
• Empty garbage, change linen, dispose of waste and recycling.
• Communicate guest comments to Servers for a positive experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Smart Serve

Fast-paced exp

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Prioritization

Oral communication

Product knowledge

Professional urgency

Event night availability

Eligibility to work in Canada

Job description

Company Description

Braven is far from your grandfather’s steakhouse. Inspired by Alberta’s rugged landscapes and bold, contemporary flavors, it offers elevated cuisine in a relaxed yet vibrant setting. This is a place for inventive hospitality professionals who are eager to push culinary boundaries, deliver authentic, memorable guest experiences, and be part of a team that blends craftsmanship with creativity.

What's in for you ?

• - Gratuities
• - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
• - Discounted gym membership
• - Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• - 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• - Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

Braven is far from your grandfather’s steakhouse. Inspired by Alberta’s rugged landscapes and bold, contemporary flavors, it offers elevated cuisine in a relaxed yet vibrant setting. This is a place for inventive hospitality professionals who are eager to push culinary boundaries, deliver authentic, memorable guest experiences, and be part of a team that blends craftsmanship with creativity.

The day to day:

• - Answer questions about food, beverages, wine and other restaurant functions and services when necessary
• - Assist with food running, ensuring that plates arrive to the proper guest (no auctioning)
• - Monitor the cleanliness of section and ensure all materials and areas are clean and free from clutter
• - Communicate with Servers and Hosts to maximize seating
• - Practice a high level of floor awareness and clear/clean as required
• - Ensure that condiments are pre-portioned and the fridges are stocked with milk, cream, butter etc.
• - Monitor food quality and presentation standards
• - Follow all food safety standards and systems
• - Empty garbage, change linen bags and dispose of garbage and recycling
• - Communicate to all Servers any comments or information provided by guests to ensure a positive, memorable experience
• - Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• - Valid Smart Serve Certification, required.
• - 6 months- 1 year previous experience in a fast paced restaurant environment
• - High attention to detail
• - Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
• - Ability to take direction and prioritize
• - Strong oral communication skills
• - High level of product knowledge
• - Ability to maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum
• - Event Night Availability - able to work all Oilers Home Games & Concerts in Rogers Place
• - Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy.

Wage: $15 /hour (+shared gratuities)

AI Disclosure
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Accessibility & Accommodation
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