Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
- Food service, waiter/waitress and dining room management/manager
- Restaurant/food services management
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
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Restaurant
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Formal dining room
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Private club
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Urban area
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Cafeteria
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Catering firm
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Fast food
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Coffee shop
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Pub
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Bistro
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Central food commissary
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Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
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Delicatessen
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Hospital/medical facility or clinic
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Hotel, motel, resort
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Private residence
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School or educational institution/establishment
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Golf course
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Retirement home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Must be of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages
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Address customers' complaints or concerns
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Prepare and serve specialty food at customers' tables
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Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, travellers cheques or room billings
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Describe menu items including daily specials for customers
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Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
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Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
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Describe and advise on wine selection
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Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
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Order and maintain inventory of wines and wine glassware
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Serve food and beverages
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Supervise other servers and bussing staff
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Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff
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Assist clients/guests with special needs
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Provide customer service
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Food and beverage server trade certificate
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Food and Beverage Server Training
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Serving It Right Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Fast-paced environment
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Interpersonal awareness
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Quick learner
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Time management
Benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.