Server/Bartender

Durham College; Whitby; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham College in Whitby is seeking a dynamic hospitality professional to join Bistro 67 at the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food as a Server/Bartender.

Part-time opportunity from September 2026 to December 2026, with up to 24 hours per week; evenings and weekends required. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be involved in front-of-house operations of Bistro 67, including curbside takeout, catering and events both on-site and off-site, with strong knowledge of menus, mixology, and wine to

Qualifications

• 2+ years hospitality experience
• Smart Serve certification required
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas
• Follow sanitation and safety standards
• Deliver exceptional customer service for Bistro 67 guests and manage allergies/special requests
• Check daily Events Calendar for CFF activities
• Maintain extensive product knowledge of menus, wine lists, cocktails and allergy awareness
• Support curbside takeout operations and service standards
• Anticipate guests' needs and respond appropriately
• Comply with AGCO standards for alcohol service
• Assist with Bistro 67/event bar setups and teardown
• Ensure reservations and standard table settings; handle special requests
• Open/close restaurant following checklists
• Table service progression contingent on assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Education

Smart Serve certification

Job description

Server/Bartender

Competition NO. SP26-19

AboutDurham College: Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, throughfield placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, includingculinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and communityservices, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumnirepresent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information

Part-timesupport opportunity (part time support temporary): September 2026 toDecember 2026
Hourly rate: $17.95
Hours: Up to 24 hours per week; scheduling based on operations and subject tochange and flexibility to schedule additional hours. Evenings and Weekends are required.
Reporting To: General Manager
Department: W. Galen Weston Centre for Food
Campus Location: Whitby

Duties and Responsibilities:

Durham College is looking for a dynamic hospitality professional with a passion for customer service, teamwork and student success to take on an exciting role in the award-winning W. Galen Weston Centre for Food (CFF).

The Server/ Bartender will be involved in front of house operations of Bistro 67 to include curbside takeout, Catering and Events both on-site and offsite. The Server/ bartender acknowledgements the CFF’s field-to-fork and sustainable mission, and helps ensure it maintains its various designations, including Feast ON.

Reporting to the General Manager the Server/ Bartender will be involved in the day-to-day operations of Bistro ’67/ Events/Curbside, specifically service performing duties including, but not limited to, opening and closing the restaurant and patio, Bistro ’67 table service, bartending, supporting expediting etc. Servers will be required to maintain service excellence, be mindful of allergies as well as have extensive menu, mixology, and wine knowledge.

The successful candidate will need to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner, and focus on customer service to support Durham College, Bistro ’67 and Centre for Food standards.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Maintains overall cleanliness and organization of service areas
• Follows proper sanitation and safety standards within designated work areas
• Responsible for delivering exceptional customer service for Bistro ’67 guests to include managing allergies and taking care of special requests/ celebrations
• Checking daily Events Calendar to know what is happening at the CFF at all times
• Maintains extensive product knowledge including menus, wine lists, cocktail recipes, the CFF vision/ certifications and allergy awareness
• Supports the timely delivery and service standards of curbside takeout operations
• Anticipates guests’ needs continually and fulfill them appropriately
• Complies with AGCO standards for alcohol service in the restaurant as well as CFF events both on-site and offsite
• Assists with Bistro ‘67/ event bar set‑ups, service and teardown complying with AGCO regulations
• Ensure reservations are in place, Bistro 67 tables set to standard and complete awareness of all unique/ specific customer requests prior to service
• Supports the open and closure of the restaurant by following opening/ closing checklists
• Bistro ’67 table service progression subject to certain percentile reached in a formal dining room knowledge assessment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The successful incumbent will possess demonstrated customer service skills and have at least 2 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Smart Servecertification is required. The incumbent will possess good communication skills, be able to work under pressure, be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and initiative.

Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on September 22, 2026. Competition number SP26-19.

Contact Us

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C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.