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.

Darya is an elegant-meets-earthy abode, we invite you to enjoy our chefs' interpretation of Eastern Mediterranean flavours, ingredients and techniques. Our name, which translates to "sea" or "ocean" in Persian, serves as a nod to both our waterfront location and the Eastern Mediterranean seaboard. Our kitchen seeks to pay homage to the distinct culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Under the direction of the General Manager, Darya is seeking a Seasonal Server Assistant responsible for supporting the service team and ensuring a seamless flow of service and overall cleanliness of the restaurant, helping to create a positive guest experience.

What you will be doing:

expertly answering questions about food, beverage, wine and other restaurant functions and services; proficiently assisting with food running that plates arrive to the proper guest, using table and seat numbers, without needing to "auction off" dishes; emptying garbage, linen bags and disposing of garbage and recycling; monitoring the cleanliness of sections and ensuring all materials and areas are clean and free from clutter; professionally communicating with servers and hosts to maximize seating; communicating to all servers any comments or information provided by guests to ensure a positive, memorable experience; keenly following all food safety standards and systems; other similar duties as required from time to time.

The person we are looking for has:

ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment; organizational skills; ability to take direction and prioritize a variety of tasks at once; strong oral communication skills; high level of product knowledge.

What's in it for you?

Employee Assistance Program Gratuities 50% dining discount at Freehand locations Employee Referral Program Monthly transit pass reimbursement

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.