Join one of Calgary's award-winning restaurants while working in Prince’s Island Park!
About River Café
River Café, established 34 years ago and consistently one of Calgary and Canada’s top restaurants, focuses on detail, quality, and on team building. Located in the middle of Prince’s Island Park, on the lagoon where the Bow River passes through downtown Calgary, River Café provides a unique dining experience featuring “seasonal Canadian cuisine.”
Join our team!
Competitive wages
Gratuity sharing
Flexible schedules
Training and development opportunities
Staff dining discount
The ideal candidate will exemplify:
· Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
· Exceptional organization skills and attention to details
· High level of communication
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
In support of the River Café Group of companies, this position in responsible for ensuring the highest quality of service and attention to detail in creating an exceptional dining experience according to Company procedures.
· Provide exceptional service and hospitality to all guests and adhere to our technical steps of service standards.
· Provide efficient beverage service to servers
· Use the Point of Sale (Squirrel) accurately according to the systems set in place by the Company.
· Maintain accountability for bar stock, cellar stock and cellar organization/cleanliness.
· Ensure that the bar, wine, glassware storage areas are kept clean, stocked and organized at all times
· Assist in the dining room whenever necessary: watering tables, running food, opening wine bottles, running drinks
· Make cappuccinos, lattes, tea and coffee with proper service and prep
· Ensure glassware and coffee cups are clean and polished in a timely manner
· Keep the bar and all equipment thoroughly cleaned including dishwasher, coffee machine, coffee grinder, cappuccino machine and electric burners
· Ensure dishwasher is cleaned daily, assembled and operating properly
· Complete daily opening and closing checklists with the highest accuracy
· Assist is creating seasonal craft cocktails and recipe writing
· Keep the bar book organized and up to date
· Ensure continuous sanitization of bar top and all high touch points behind the bar
Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 2-3 year’s experience as a server in the food and beverage industry
- ProServe Certification is required
- WSET Level 1 is an asset
We look forward to reviewing all applications! Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Bartending: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
