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About us [aboutus] Holiday Inn Oakville Centre 590 Argus Road, Oakville, ON 147 Guest Rooms, Fitness Centre, Pool, Restaurant, Meeting Space/Rooms
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Job description

• RESTAURANT SERVER We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and mature outgoing server who loves to serve our guests every day. You must be available for morning and dinner service. You will be scheduled approx 20 hours per week. Being a restaurant in a hotel you need to always be prepared for busy periods of service and make good use of your time during slow periods. Your responsibilities include the following: Greet and welcome guest, seating to achieve guest satisfaction and even distribution of tables to staff. Be familiar with menu, daily offerings and the preparation and presentation of food. Be able to answer guest\'s questions and able to "sell" all items on the menu assisting with guest choice as required and achieving or surpassing targeted average spends on food and liquor. Use the computer/pos competently following proper procedures. Take payment including credit card processing and carry your own small float for cash transactions. Check food before serving it to guest to ascertain that appearance, temperature and portions are correct. Ensure prompt and professional clearing and resetting of tables in order to maximize on covers and revenues. Clean and prepare dining room for guest service, doing all necessary set-up as required. Follow posted opening and closing procedures, side duties, achieving required standards. This requires thorough cleaning of the restaurant, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and emptying garbage. Answer the telephone promptly and courteously, accepting table reservations, room service/take-out orders and recording/passing on messages in line with property policy. Follow all room service procedures, including preparation of service standards and delivery of meals according to brand standards. Hall checks to be done twice on each shift to collect dirty dishes left by guests. Be certified in the service of alcoholic beverages as required by company policy. Use the glass washer during shift as needed. Assist banqueting department when asked. Be willing and competent in the setting up/service/clearing of food and beverage as applicable to meeting rooms/functions ensuring all items are recorded/charged Minimize breakage by neat and safe stacking of items at the bussing/ service area or dishwashing area in line with standards Must have Smart Serve Knowledge of wines, beer and liquor. You must be able to prepare drinks for your guests in absence of bartender. Learn and follow standards for our brand and the loyalty program for guests. Must be neat with proper fitting clothing, professional and conservative appearance. Name tag must be worn. Perform any other job related duties as assigned. Thank you for your interest in Holiday Inn Oakville Centre. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know of any accommodations that may be required in the interview process.

[requirements] Requirements: Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Experience: Previous hotel-related experience desired. Physical: Requires grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, visual acuity, and may on occasion require lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds. Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Holiday Inn Oakville Centre is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among staff. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
[benefits] Job Types: Part-time, Permanent various hours.
What we need from you [aboutus] Holiday Inn Oakville Centre 590 Argus Road, Oakville, ON 147 Guest Rooms, Fitness Centre, Pool, Restaurant, Meeting Space/Rooms
[daytoday]

Job description

• RESTAURANT SERVER We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and mature outgoing server who loves to serve our guests every day. You must be available for morning and dinner service. You will be scheduled approx 20 hours per week. Being a restaurant in a hotel you need to always be prepared for busy periods of service and make good use of your time during slow periods. Your responsibilities include the following: Greet and welcome guest, seating to achieve guest satisfaction and even distribution of tables to staff. Be familiar with menu, daily offerings and the preparation and presentation of food. Be able to answer guest\'s questions and able to "sell" all items on the menu assisting with guest choice as required and achieving or surpassing targeted average spends on food and liquor. Use the computer/pos competently following proper procedures. Take payment including credit card processing and carry your own small float for cash transactions. Check food before serving it to guest to ascertain that appearance, temperature and portions are correct. Ensure prompt and professional clearing and resetting of tables in order to maximize on covers and revenues. Clean and prepare dining room for guest service, doing all necessary set-up as required. Follow posted opening and closing procedures, side duties, achieving required standards. This requires thorough cleaning of the restaurant, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and emptying garbage. Answer the telephone promptly and courteously, accepting table reservations, room service/take-out orders and recording/passing on messages in line with property policy. Follow all room service procedures, including preparation of service standards and delivery of meals according to brand standards. Hall checks to be done twice on each shift to collect dirty dishes left by guests. Be certified in the service of alcoholic beverages as required by company policy. Use the glass washer during shift as needed. Assist banqueting department when asked. Be willing and competent in the setting up/service/clearing of food and beverage as applicable to meeting rooms/functions ensuring all items are recorded/charged Minimize breakage by neat and safe stacking of items at the bussing/ service area or dishwashing area in line with standards Must have Smart Serve Knowledge of wines, beer and liquor. You must be able to prepare drinks for your guests in absence of bartender. Learn and follow standards for our brand and the loyalty program for guests. Must be neat with proper fitting clothing, professional and conservative appearance. Name tag must be worn. Perform any other job related duties as assigned. Thank you for your interest in Holiday Inn Oakville Centre. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know of any accommodations that may be required in the interview process.

[requirements] Requirements: Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Experience: Previous hotel-related experience desired. Physical: Requires grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, visual acuity, and may on occasion require lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds. Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Holiday Inn Oakville Centre is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among staff. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
[benefits] Job Types: Part-time, Permanent various hours.