Server Assistant (Part time) - Auberge du Pommier

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Benefits including health, dental, and

Vision coverage

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Program

50% dining discount at O&B restaurants

Employee referral program

Internal career opportunities

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality is seeking a part-time Server Assistant for Auberge du Pommier in Toronto, supporting servers during dinner service. Responsibilities include ensuring mise en place, assisting with food running, and maintaining cleanliness and guest service standards.

You must be Smart Serve certified, able to work on your feet, and lift up to 35 lbs. The role offers gratuities, benefits eligibility, and dining discounts across O&B restaurants.

Qualifications

• Smart Serve certification required.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail.
• Maintains composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to take direction and prioritize.
• Excellent verbal communication and product knowledge.
• Maintains professional urgency and momentum.
• Must stand for long periods and lift up to 25–35 lbs.
• Part-time dinner service; occasional lunch.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about food, beverages, wine and restaurant services.
• Assist with food running and ensure proper plate delivery.
• Maintain section cleanliness and stock materials.
• Communicate with servers and hosts to optimize seating.
• Ensure food safety standards and presentation quality.
• Monitor mise en place and presentation standards.
• Support front-of-house team as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Smart Serve

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Direction & prioritization

Oral communication

Product knowledge

Professional urgency

Stamina

Lifting capacity

Dinner service

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Job description

Company Description

Auberge du Pommier is a distinguished Toronto institution, celebrated for its refined French-inspired cuisine, elegant ambiance, and consistently warm, attentive service. Renowned for combining culinary excellence with timeless hospitality, the restaurant provides a sophisticated dining experience that delights guests and leaves a lasting impression. This is an ideal environment for hospitality professionals who are passionate about upholding tradition, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, and contributing to memorable, high-caliber dining experiences. Team members have the opportunity to develop their craft within a respected and established culinary legacy while delivering service that embodies both elegance and genuine care.

What’s in it 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
• Employee Referral Program
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

Under the direction of the Front of House Management Team, Server Assistants provide support to Servers by inspecting all tables for the proper mise en place, cleanliness and completeness. They practice a high level of floor awareness and have exceptional knowledge of all food and beverage items. Server Assistants help with food running as well as monitor food quality to ensure O&B presentation standards.

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 off)
• 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

• Smart Serve Certification a requirement
• High attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational skills
• 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
• Must be able to work on their feet for extended periods
• Must be able to lift 25-35 lbs
• This is a part time position - dinner service specifically, occasional lunch services in addition
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy.

Wage: $17.95 + shared gratuities

AI Disclosure

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Accessibility & Accommodation

Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.