Waitstaff Part Time

Maquise • Chilliwack, BC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests. The Waitstaff will promptly and warmly greet guests, take orders efficiently, and deliver food promptly and professionally while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards. This position requires a complete understanding of menu items and ingredients, advising guests on food and drink combinations, accommodating requests, and demonstrating knowledge of specialized diets. The Waitstaff will communicate with back-of-the-house staff to ensure order accuracy and special requests are met, promptly address complaints, and relay information to a supervisor. Additionally, the role involves ensuring the dining room is properly set up and maintained, and collaborating with other departments for special events.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the food services industry
• A valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Exceptional communications skills and ability to get along well with others
• Physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items, and stand/walk for majority of shift

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodate reasonable requests and notes preferences. Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets
• Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly, and special requests are accommodated
• Promptly address complaints or issues, relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor
• Ensure that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keep the area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed