Support Staff Part Time at Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar

Park Hospitality at Assiniboine Park, Compass Group Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar is seeking a part-time Support Staff to assist in delivering guest-focused service at our Winnipeg location. You will greet guests, help with seating, manage reservations, and support servers to ensure a smooth, friendly dining experience.

The role requires a courteous, proactive team player who can handle phone inquiries and coordinate front-of-house activities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to the restaurant and cheerfully greet them.
• Escort guests to seating areas and provide menus and information.
• Coordinate seating options and manage sections to avoid overcrowding.
• Answer incoming phone calls and address guest queries.
• Manage reservations via phone, online platforms, or in person.
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists.
• Set tables to standard before guests are seated.
• Keep dining area clean and stocked with supplies.
• Assist servers in delivering food and drinks as needed.
• Greet customers on departure and uphold policy compliance.

Skills

Guest service

Phone handling

Reservation coordination

Teamwork

Job description

Support Staff Part Time at Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar

Job Category: Service & Hospitality

Requisition Number: SUPPO007796

Part-Time

On-site

Rate : $16.31 CAD per hour

Locations

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50353-APC - Leaf Gather R | 50353
55 Pavillion Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3P 2N6, CAN

Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the General Manager, Gather, the Support Staff works diligently to ensure our guests receive quality service and have a wonderful experience that exceeds their expectations each time they visit Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar. Support Staff will provide warm and caring service and exhibit deep “ownership” of the restaurant and its unique mission.

The Support Staff is the first point of contact for guests over the phone or in the restaurant and will set the tone for the dining experience. They will cheerfully greet guests, manage reservations, take guests to their table, and provide them with a menu. They will monitor the table rotation and make sure Servers get a fair number of tables. The Support Staff will prepare dining areas by thoroughly cleaning and setting the restaurant tables between guests. They support Servers to ensure all tables are set and cleared in a timely manner.

The Support Staff will ensure a smooth flow of orders between the front of the house and the back of the house by coordinating orders from the line, checking for quality control and orders are ready to serve. They will assist with checking consistency in portions, quality and presentation and communicate discrepancies to the Chef, Sous Chef or Restaurant Manager to ensure an efficient delivery of service to guests.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Welcome guests to the restaurant and cheerfully greet them.
• Escort guests to assigned dining or bar areas, provide them with a menu and any other information required.
• Coordinate available seating options and ensure sections are not overcrowded.
• Answer incoming phone calls and address guests’ queries.
• Manage reservations over the phone, online platforms, or in-person.
• Provide accurate wait times and monitor waiting lists.
• Set tables, as per the restaurant standard, before guests are seated.
• Keep the dining area clean, including tables, chairs, and floors.
• Polish silverware and clean glasses.
• Ensure all necessary supplies such as linen, utensils, condiments, and cleaning materials are adequately stocked and organized.
• Ensure quality, portion size and presentation standards are upheld on every plate served.
• Communicate any concerns with servers and the kitchen.
• Assist servers in delivering food and drinks as needed.
• Greet customers upon their departure.
• Adhere to and enforce Compass Group Canada and Park Hospitality policies.
• Assist with other Park Hospitality and APC departments where appropriate.
• Provide support to the goodwill ambassador volunteers on site.

Health and Safety

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in restaurant areas.
• Strive to uphold a safe working environment and be Health and Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining and improving a safe work environment.

General Duties

• Adhere and comply with all Compass Group Canada and Park Hospitality policies, safety regulations and safe work practices that will ensure a safe work environment.
• Maintain a professional image while working and provide extraordinary experiences to our park visitors while performing daily work activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and visitors.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and a proven ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.