Waitstaff Executive Seasonal Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a friendly Waitstaff to take orders and deliver meals in our dining room. You will greet guests, suggest menu items, ensure safety and sanitation, and coordinate with kitchen staff during events. A Food Handler Certificate is required. This role offers competitive hourly pay at $17.60 plus total rewards.

We value exceptional communication and teamwork, and you will contribute to a positive dining experience for guests across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to engage with guests.
• Experience in food services and knowledge of service standards.
• Good physical stamina to lift and stand for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take food and beverage orders.
• Deliver orders promptly, maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Advise on menu items and dietary needs; note preferences.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure accurate orders.
• Address guest concerns and escalate when needed.
• Set up and reset dining room before and after service.
• Support other departments during events and functions.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Food service experience

Physical stamina

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

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

The hourly wage rate for this position is $17.60. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.