Server - Winter 2026/27

Sunshine Village Corporation; Banff; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Village Corporation is seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Server to join our vibrant dining team at our resort in Banff. You will deliver courteous guest service, upsell menu items, and collaborate with kitchen and banquet staff to ensure seamless dining experiences.

Ideal candidates possess ProServe certification, a high school diploma, and strong English communication skills. This is a high-altitude, fast-paced environment requiring flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• ProServe certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality or bartending certification is a plus.
• Fluent English required (written and spoken).
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, bar or hotel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and courteously and take orders.
• Serve food and drinks, ensuring accuracy and upsell where appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and allergens.
• Set tables, clear and reset, and keep dining area clean and welcoming.
• Support banquet events with setup, service and breakdown as needed.
• Collaborate with kitchen and other servers for timely service.
• Adhere to health, safety and sanitation guidelines and hotel policies.

Skills

Guest Service

Communication Skills

Multitasking

POS Systems

Education

High School Diploma

ProServe Certification

Hospitality Certification

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

What can you expect?

Sunshine Village is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Food & Beverage Server to join our dynamic food and beverage team. This role is essential in providing exceptional service to guests in our restaurants and during banquet events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mixology, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to create memorable experiences for our guests. Servers work under the supervision of the F&B Supervisor and Manager, or designate, and closely with all culinary and distribution departments at Sunshine.

This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:

Guest Service

• Greeting guests promptly and courteously, providing menus and drink lists.
• Taking accurate food and beverage orders, answering any questions and making recommendations as needed.
• Serving food and drinks promptly, ensuring orders are accurate and meet our quality standards.

Dining Experience

• Monitoring guest satisfaction, addressing any concerns or special requests in a professional manner.
• Maintaining knowledge of menu items, including ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens.
• Upselling additional menu items such as appetizers, desserts, and beverages to enhance the dining experience.

Table Management

• Setting up tables with appropriate settings and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment.
• Clearing and resetting tables promptly to accommodate new guests.
• Assisting in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the dining area.

Banquet Service

• Assisting with the setup, service, and breakdown of banquet events, ensuring guest needs are met.
• Following specific instructions for each event, including menu variations and special arrangements.
• Collaborating with the banquet team to provide seamless and efficient service during events.

Team Collaboration

• Working closely with kitchen staff and other servers to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Participating in pre-shift meetings to review daily specials, menu changes, and any special instructions.
• Supporting colleagues during peak periods and providing assistance as needed to maintain smooth operations.

Compliance and Safety

• Adhering to all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper handling of food and beverages.
• Following all hotel policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.
• Monitoring and reporting any maintenance or safety issues to the manager.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate incident and deficiencies reporting.
• Completing all training documentation.
• Effective, professional, and responsible cash handling.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

And you have:

• Proven experience as a Server in a high-volume restaurant, bar, or hotel environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems for order taking and payment processing.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Maintain professional conduct when in uniform, on or off-duty, and online.
• Effectively provide support and assistance to coworkers.
• Certification in ProServe is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in hospitality or bartending is a plus.

Additional Considerations:

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• This position works at high altitude and at times, in inclement weather. Prolonged periods of standing, repetitive motions, bending and twisting is required.
• Some required uniform pieces are provided.
• Based on operational needs, this position may require working in various Food & Beverage venues across the resort.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook and Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.