Server (Full-Time) - Sunridge Gardens

Bria Communities LP; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bria Communities LP is seeking a hospitality-focused individual to join our dining services team in Langley, BC. The role involves full-service dining in residents' dining rooms and lounges, serving with a welcoming attitude, and learning the stories behind each menu item to enhance the dining experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of service or catering experience, a Food Safe Level 1 certificate, and a Serving It Right certification, with the ability to work well in a team and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in hotel, restaurant, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year serving or catering experience or eagerness to learn
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate is required
• Serving It Right Certification is required

Responsibilities

• Provide a relaxed, enjoyable dining experience and exemplary customer service in dining rooms and lounges.
• Welcome residents and guests with friendliness and eagerness to serve, anticipating needs and responding promptly.
• Commit to learning the stories of menu items and share them with diners.
• Plate dishes to Chef's requirements, served at correct temperatures and per diners' requests.
• Execute full-service dining, including preparation, presentation, and service of food, beverages, and accompaniments.
• Carry out general cleaning and sanitization duties and routines, including setting and cleaning tables and equipment.
• Ensure service and servery areas are clean and tidy.
• Clear, scrape, stack and wash dishes, returning them to storage as required.
• Clean spills and food on dining/lounge floors as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Serving It Right Certification

Job description

Education & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or equivalent.

• Minimum 1 year serving or catering experience, or a combination of a great attitude with an eagerness to learn

• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate is required

• Serving it Right Certification

Key Accountabilities

1. Work as a team to provide a relaxed, enjoyable dining experience for our residents and to deliver exemplary customer service in the dining room and lounges.

2. Welcome each resident or guest with friendliness and an eagerness to serve. Attentive to the residents and guests in the dining room, anticipating their needs and responding in a timely manner

3. Committed to learning the special qualities of each menu item, including where the food was sourced, and the story behind it, in order to share that story with the diners.

4. Plating each dish to the Chef's requirements, ensuring it is served at the correct temperature and honours diners' requests and preferences.

5. Execute full-service dining, including the preparation, presentation, and service of food, beverages, and accompaniments in the dining room and lounges.

6. Carry out general cleaning and sanitization duties and routines, including setting and cleaning of tables, chairs and other equipment.

7. Ensure that all service and servery areas are kept clean and tidy.

8. Clear, scrape, stacking and wash dishes, and when required, return them to the correct storage areas.

9. Carry out general cleaning of spills and food on the flooring in the dining and lounge areas as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with residents, guests, volunteers and employees.

• Physical and mental fitness to perform all assigned duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs

• Must be organized and have the ability to work in a busy environment, seamlessly coordinating with other servers to meet the needs of the dining room.

• Must be able to work independently and within a team, to meet resident needs.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and be able to speak and understand English competently.

• Ability to safely and efficiently operate all equipment associated with the position.

Full Role Profile available upon request