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Busy 29 year established nationally recognized bakery/bistro requires servers. We are a market leader with a quality reputation, friendly/professional service, high culinary standards, a seasonal rotating creative international from scratch menu that features many local/organic inputs. Successful candidate must possess not only outstanding customer service and selling skills , but also the skill to maintain our standards of excellence and to be motivated to learn and work hard. Your input and contributions will be valued and a respectful work environment guaranteed. Further opportunities for advancement are available.
Food and Beverage Serving Skills
- Advise on menu selections
- Serve food and beverages, formal or French service
- Serve food and beverages, general plate service
- Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, travellers cheques or room billings
- Describe menu items including daily specials for customers
Wine and Stewarding/Serving Skills
- Present, open, pour and serve wine in appropriate wine glassware
- Perform sensory evaluation of wines
- Describe and advise on wine selection
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Serving It Right Certificate
Additional Skills
- Set tables
- Replace linen
- Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
- Load buspans and trays
- Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
- Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
- Assist customers with special needs
- Customer service oriented
- Must be of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages
Work Setting
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop
- Bistro
Security and Safety
- Bondable
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Point-of-sale system