Banff Park Lodge Resort and Conference Centre

Banff, AB
$15.00 - $15.75 an hour - Full-time, Permanent

Benefits
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Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Life insurance
On-site parking
Tuition reimbursement
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Would you like to be a part of our amazing team at Crave Mountain Grill? We are looking for a positive, fun server to join our team! Experience is an asset but not essential.

Conveniently located in the Town of Banff, just steps away from the glacier-fed Bow River, Banff Park Lodge is a full-service Resort Hotel and Conference Centre. Here we experience the best of both worlds: the peace and solitude of a quiet location, yet quick access to a livelier scene in downtown Banff. The Banff Park Lodge has two sister properties; the Bow View Lodge and the Peaks Hotel & Suites.

We are currently seeking a full-time permanent Crave Mountain Grill Server, required to work day shifts, evening shifts, weekends and holidays with opportunities for overtime hours. Mostly, shifts are breakfast, PM or split shifts. The wage will be negotiated based on experience for 30-40 hours per week.

Primary Function:

· To provide a memorable dining experience which exceeds the guest’s expectations, concentrating on friendly, efficient and professional service.

· All staff must be familiar with Safety, Emergency and Security procedures

· Do all tasks, jobs and activities using the Environmental Mission Statement as a guideline and be aware and report of opportunities for further waste and water reduction and energy consumption.

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

· Set up/organize sections, side stations, buffets, service area, bussing area.

· Serve guests, both in Crave Mountain Grill and Room Service, clean and reset tables/sections according to BPL service standards and task lists.

· Ensure that the restaurant is bussed and ready at all times, not only your allocated section.

· Ensure that all china, flatware, and glassware are polished.

· Restock all food and beverage items as you go (sugars, jam, etc.).

· Being completely familiar with menu items, modifiers, daily special items; as well as room service, wine and beverage lists.

· Maximize sales opportunities with progressive up-selling techniques.

· Record all sales in MICROS, maintain responsibility for outstanding checks.

· All bills are settled promptly and correctly.

· Be knowledgeable of the BPL, Banff and surrounding areas to be able to provide guest with this information.

· Care of hotel equipment and supplies:

· Only use equipment as designed, to increase safety and reduce breakage.

· Store in safe and secure locations, to reduce breakage and theft.

· Report deficiencies in quantity and/or conditions of equipment and supplies.

· Team work

· To ensure guest satisfaction, all BPL staff must work together co-operatively and effectively (i.e.: within department, with kitchen staff, etc.).

· Maintain the cleanliness of the restaurant and associated areas, room service and hall checks

· Perform any “deep clean” duties – brass work, “chewing gum patrol” etc. as required

· Attend all Training Meetings (these are mandatory) as scheduled

· Tipping out of cashiers, busser, bar persons, managers is mandatory

· Perform other associated duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate:

· Reliable and can commit to Summer season or at least 6 months of employment

· Previous Food and Beverage experience is an asset but not essential

· Working knowledge of Point of Sale System preferred

· Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

· Energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and a charismatic team player

· Proficient in the English language, second language is an asset

· Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

· Must be flexible in terms of working hours

Employee Incentives:

· Staff accommodation is guaranteed with an immediate check-in; daily rent starting from $6.50 - $17.00 per day

· Term bonus available

· Friends and family rates available at all three properties, F&B discounts available at The Crave Mountain Grill Restaurant and La Terrazza Dining Room & Lounge

· Health benefits available after 6 months of employment including life insurance, dental, medical and drug coverage

· Staff Cafeteria on site offering meals for $2.37; certain items available free of charge 24/7

· Education reimbursement for English as a Second Language Course

· Living in beautiful Banff National Park!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $15.00-$15.75 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Tips
Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Life insurance
On-site parking
Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Are you a Canadian Citizen or have a valid work permit?
Experience:

serving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Smart Serve (preferred)