Server (Casual/Part-Time)

PARC Retirement Living; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Living wage certified employer

Subsidized meals for employees

No late nights (closing by 9 p.m.)

Flexible hours and locations

Job summary

PARC Retirement Living is seeking a Dining Room Server for Cristalina PARC in Kelowna. In this role you will contribute to exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests as part of our Food and Beverage team.

You should bring strong customer service and English communication skills, plus experience in a restaurant or hotel setting and relevant certifications. Flexible hours with a living wage are offered at Cristalina PARC.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hotel serving roles.
• Strong English communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems professionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals with attention to presentation and dietary needs.
• Provide room service and dining room setup/clearing between meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining area and assist with dishes as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Guest relations

Problem solving

Education

Food Safe I

Serving It Right

WHMIS

Job description

Casual/Part-Time (20-29 hrs) | Living Wage Rate: $25.95

Do you enjoy building relationships with your regular guests? Would you be interested in making a difference in the lives of our seniors?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We’re seeking a Serverfor Cristalina PARC, our new community in Kelowna.

Welcome to Cristalina PARC

PARC communities are inspiring spaces, where our residents come, not just to live – but to live comfortably, and engage with a vibrant community of like-minded people.

In the heart of the vibrant Pandosy Village, Cristalina – PARC’s newest community – is in full bloom. Just one block fromLake Okanagan,the residencehas 133 gorgeously appointedsuites.Thismodern,sustainablydesignednine-storeybuildingispurpose-made forindependentliving,with vitality and social connection built right in. Residents canenjoyfine dining, lounge area,fitness activities, arts, culture,andgardening– or just sit back andtake inbeautiful views of the lakewith a glass of fine wine.

About the Dining Room Server Job

• As a Dining Room Server, you’re a core member of our Food and Beverage team, and essential to creating an incredible dining experience for our residents and guests.
• You go above and beyond to surpass our resident’s and visitor’s expectations while they’re dining with us.
• You serve each meal with an eye for presentation, following proper food-handling procedures and accommodating any special dietary needs or preferences.
• You provide room service, and also clean and set up the dining room between meals, washing dishes when needed.

About You

• Your attention to detail is superb, as is your knowledge of proper food-handling procedures.
• You bring a smile and positive energy to all you do, and you’re able to adapt to new situations quickly and solve problems professionally.
• You have similar restaurant or hotel serving experience, along with your Food Safe I, Serving it Right and WHMIS certifications.
• You’re an excellent communicator in English and a customer service superstar, with the ability to build relationships.
• You understand and respect the needs of seniors, their families and the professionals engaged in their care.

The Perks of Joining PARC

• Meaningful work. How many hospitality jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
• A true living wage. PARC is a Living Wage Certified Employer!
• Refreshments while you work. PARC’s chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
• No more late nights. Unlike the rest of the hospitality world, our closing shift ends at 9 p.m.
• Flexible hours and location. We’re open to scheduling when and where it works for you – with guaranteed shifts every week. PARC has five great locations across the Lower Mainland.
• A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.

At PARC Retirement Living we require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.