server - food and beverage services

La Fiesta Latina; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Ottawa is looking for a part-time to full-time server. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, managing customer payments, and enforcing liquor regulations. Candidates must have Smart Serve and Food Safety certificates and prior experience in the field. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Smart Serve certification required.
• Food Safety Certificate required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Address customers' complaints or concerns.
• Prepare and serve specialty food at customers' tables.
• Present bills to customers and accept payments.
• Enforce liquor legislation and regulations.
• Greet patrons, present menus, and make recommendations.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Point of sale system

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 17.60 hourly / 20 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Part time leading to full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, To be determined, Overtime available
• Source Job Bank #3448943

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Must be of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Prepare and serve specialty food at customers' tables
• Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, travellers cheques or room billings
• Describe menu items including daily specials for customers
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Advise on menu selections
• Balance cash and record sales
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Describe and advise on wine selection
• Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
• Order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware
• Serve food and beverages
• Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff
• Train staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Provide customer service

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Smart Serve
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system

Additional information

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-20