Job Description

SERVER

Full-Time or Part-Time

The Annex is a standout restaurant, bar, and event space in Inverness, Nova Scotia; a seaside town on the western side of Cape Breton Island. In 2025 the Annex is thrilled to be a finalist in the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia's annual awards in the categories of Best Restaurant, Cape Breton and Best Atmosphere.

A community-centric gem, The Annex is set in an unbeatable location - overlooking Cabot Links golf course, Inverness Harbour, and the Northumberland Strait - with stunning sunset views. Warm, knowledgeable service, delicious scratch-made food and our beautiful dining room combine to create an unforgettable dining experience that feels both special and home-like for our guests. We aim to become a destination dining experience throughout the Maritimes.

The Annex is located in an incredibly special corner of the world and we take tremendous pride in highlighting the talent and beauty of Cape Breton and its surroundings. Showcasing "best-of" local is a cornerstone principle of our mission, whether it be through food, drink, music, or extended opportunities. Our culinary team's contemporary Maritime cuisine showcases local products in novel but approachable ways; elevated comfort food with plenty of fresh seafood and seasonal produce is where our menu shines. Our close relationships with local fishers, farmers, and purveyors provides intimate access to Cape Breton's bountiful offering.

The restaurant's dining room seats 40 at table and an additional 11 around our social bar space. A spacious deck offers the opportunity to extend serve to up to an additional 75 guests throughout the summer. Finally, our fully-licensed lawn space provides a memorable setting for pre- or post-dinner drinks, as well as offering the potential for larger-scale special events. The town sees significant seasonal traffic, and the restaurant can average 125 covers a night in the height of the season. The Annex is a warm, welcoming space with a focus on noteworthy quality that carries throughout the entire guest experience.

The restaurant is looking for multiple individuals to fill the position of

Server

at The Annex. This role is central to guests' experience and the overall atmosphere at The Annex. The right candidate will love interacting with people and thrive in a busy environment. In addition, they will take seriously their role in food and beverage knowledge and come to work with daily curiosity and an eagerness to learn. We are looking for folks who are team players and get excited about how their knowledge can contribute to a positive guest experience.

The restaurant is hiring for multiple Server roles, from full-season (May - October) to summer hires (July - August).

Inverness, Nova Scotia is a rural town of about 1,300 people on the west coast of Cape Breton Island. A vibrant summertime destination for many, the area hosts gorgeous sandy beaches with the warmest Atlantic waters north of the Carolinas, innumerable hiking trails, a strong home-grown music culture, and is home to the globally-ranked golf courses of Cabot Cape Breton. In winter, the area quiets down significantly, making time for community building, sitting by the fire, card playing, and winter-sports (including over 1000km of snowmobiling trails). The area is ideal for individuals and families who enjoy outdoor activities and nature.

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality, timely, warm and welcoming service to guests

- Retain detailed knowledge about the restaurant's food and drink menus

- Make appropriate recommendations to guests based on conversational approach to serving

- Communicate clearly and accurately to the bar and kitchen throughout service, particularly in POS order entries

- Identify and act upon upselling opportunities that will enhance a guest's dining experience with The Annex

- Contribute to the service of all guests in the restaurant, developing a holistic eye for the needs of all guests, regardless of whether acting as lead server for the table

- Process cash and credit card transactions accurately following appropriate procedures

- Maintain cleanliness, beauty, and organization of all guest-facing spaces

- Contribute to inventory management and regular supplies ordering

- Maintain an organized, prepared, and clean work area

- Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team in accordance with Environmental Health and Safety and WHMIS guidelines

- Carry out all tasks with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety

- Adhere to all local and national liquor laws

Qualifications/Skills:

- Ability to work well a team-environment towards common goals is an absolute must

- Gregarious personality with strong customer service and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work in an energetic and demanding work environment without sacrificing quality of service

- Demonstrated serving experience

- Detail-oriented approach to work

- Applied food and beverage knowledge, with a continuing curiosity about ingredients, techniques, and trends

- Flexible personality embracing the "all hands on deck" attitude needed from all employees in a new small business

- Strong understanding of health and sanitations laws

- Ability to successfully multitask

- Basic mathematical skills

- Basic computer skills

- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Hours & Benefits:

All positions participate in restaurant's tip pool

Vacation pay, overtime pay

Training and certification opportunities

Opportunity for Health Care benefits

Work-life balance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay Tips
Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Inverness, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

serving: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (preferred) Smart Serve (required)
Location:

Inverness, NS (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-01