Server Jobs

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort at the Nest Golf Club, the Marina, with our Culinary, Food and Beverage, Landscape, Housekeeping and Recreation Teams, as well as at FH Fine Food and Starbucks at Friday Harbour. Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kind Resort and always providing an exceptional guest experience.
Colleague Perks

• Complimentary use of recreational equipment (canoeing, kayaking, Fat Bikes, snowshoes, skates, etc.)
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and Headspace App
• Company matched pension plan and optional savings plans
• Friday Harbour partner discounts
• Discounts at Friday Harbour retailers and restaurants
• Group medical and dental benefit coverage
• Complimentary golf (friends and family rates for your Guests)

Role Summary
The Server will report to the Food and Beverage Leadership Team and will be responsible for serving and sometimes preparing alcohol and/or non-alcoholic beverages and food. A Server must interact with guests, collect money, take orders, and serve drinks and food. They will also be responsible for the execution of their respected opening and closing duties. Servers must have in-depth knowledge of the menu selections to accurately answer guest questions and communicate with the kitchen regarding food substitutions, length of wait, re-cook orders, dietary requirements, and all allergies.
Responsibilities

• Complete closing duties
• Ensure that guests are correctly charged, present the bill and take payment from the guest, in accordance with the procedures of the establishment
• Change table linen as required and ensure dirty or damaged linen is counted and exchanged for clean, usable items
• Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption including disinfecting hands prior to handling food
• Follow appropriate procedures for serving alcohol
• Actively listen and respond positively to guests' questions, concerns and requests using property specific process to resolve issues, delight and build trust
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Maintain familiarity with the composition of all menu items
• Other duties as assigned
• Set tables to standards, ensuring that all items used are clean, undamaged and in a good state of repair
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean, wrinkle free and professional
• Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile, eye contact and a friendly verbal greeting using the guests' names when possible
• Clean designated areas, in accordance with procedures, morning/evening routines and hygiene requirements
• Assist team members to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service
• Take orders from guests and ensure these are given to the appropriate person to execute
• Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass and silver prior to use
• Ensure that flowers and table decorations are fresh and comply with standards
• Aid individuals with disabilities including assisting visually, hearing or physically impaired guests with in the Friday Harbour guidelines
• Clean and refill cruet and condiment sets
• Ensure sideboards on stations are adequately stocked with replacement cutlery, linen or other established needs, be they food or equipment
• Serve food and beverages in accordance with standards and in a professional, courteous manner
• Clean tables and ensure they are cleaned as soon as it is apparent that guests have finished their food or drink with an acceptable balance between speed, yet allowing guests to finish their meal without feeling rushed
• Anticipate guest service needs including asking questions of guests to better understand and act on their needs

Requirements

• Knowledge of food handling safety and sanitation procedures
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Works well as part of a team
• Knowledge of basic sanitation controls and purpose and use of cleaning supplies
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• At least two years of related work experience
• Basic wine service knowledge
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Smart serve certification