Job Description

About Freehand Hospitality

Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles--from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare--paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.



Now open on the Halifax waterfront in the new Queen's Marque district, Mystic explores the natural landscape of Canada with a focus on our Maritime provinces. Here, our Chefs are passionate about showcasing the region's most exceptional fish, flora and fauna curating an authentic expression of time and place.







We're currently seeking a sharp, organized, and detailed Expediter to help bridge the gap between our kitchen and front-of-house teams and play a crucial role in ensuring food quality, accuracy, timing and a smooth flow of the restaurant in a fine-dining environment.

What you will be doing:

ensuring each dish is delivered to guests with impeccable timing and accuracy, meeting the highest standard of presentation and quality; acting as a crucial liaison between front- and back-of-house teams, clearly communicating special requests, dietary aversions, and allergy modifications with precision; conducting final quality control checks on every plate - assessing presentation, temperature, and order completeness before the dishes leave the kitchen; anticipating and resolving issues swiftly and professionally during peak service to maintain seamless flow and guest satisfaction; demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and cook times - ensuring a flawless course pacing and timely "fires" or "pick-ups"; maintaining acute awareness of table and seat numbers to guarantee dishes are delivered to the correct guest without delay or confusion; similar duties as assigned.

The person we are looking for has:

minimum 1 year experience working as a server assistant in a 5-star fine-dining establishment; a diploma or degree in tourism and hospitality or similar is considered a strong asset; strong product and preparation method knowledge; ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment; strong organizational skills; the ability to take direction and prioritize; strong oral communication skills.

What's in it for you?

Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits Employee Assistance Program 50% dining discount at Freehand locations 50% monthly bus pass reimbursement Company RRSP contributions Employee Referral Bonus Program

A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!



Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to recruitment@armourgroup.com. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.