Waitstaff - Casual

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Maple Ridge; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Maple Ridge is seeking a friendly Waitstaff to take food and beverage orders and deliver items to dining room guests.

You will greet guests, follow steps of service, and coordinate with back-of-house staff to ensure accuracy and satisfaction. Candidates should have food service experience, a valid Food Handler Certificate, strong communication, and stamina to lift and stand during shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the food services industry.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Physically able to lift heavy items and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodate reasonable requests and notes preferences. Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets
• Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly, and special requests are accommodated
• Promptly address complaints or issues, relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor
• Ensure that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keep the area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions

Skills

Food service experience

Exceptional communication

Physical stamina

Lift and stand for shifts

Education

Food Handler Certificate (provincial)

Job description

"The hourly wage rate for this position is $24.34 - (base pay+SSO wage) *Base 18.25 + 6.09/hr SSO wage) *Single Site Order (SSO) is subject to the direction of government and may be discontinued at any time."\

How you will make an impact:

You will be responsible for taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests.

As a Waitstaff, you will be:

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodate reasonable requests and notes preferences. Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets
• Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly, and special requests are accommodated
• Promptly address complaints or issues, relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor
• Ensure that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keep the area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions

About you:

• You have previous experience in the food services industry
• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Exceptional communications skills and ability to get along well with others
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items, and stand/walk for majority of shift