Why join us?
Known as one of the most stunning alpine settings in the Canadian Rockies, and ranked the #1 day hike in Canada by Lonely Planet, Sunshine Meadows offers visitors unparalleled views. As spring turns into summer the meadows are in full bloom and painted with colourful wildflowers, setting off jaw-dropping views of surrounding peaks, including Mt. Assiniboine, “the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies".
What’s in it for you?
- A ridiculously cool life experience
- A plethora of lively staff events all season long
- A chance to enjoy the alpine vistas
What can you expect?
Sunshine Village is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Food & Beverage Server to join our dynamic food and beverage team. This role is essential in providing exceptional service to guests in our restaurants and during banquet events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mixology, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to create memorable experiences for our guests. Servers work under the supervision of the F&B Supervisor and Manager, or designate, and closely with all culinary and distribution departments at Sunshine.
This job might be right for you if you think you would really enjoy:
- Guest Service:
- Greeting guests promptly and courteously, providing menus and drink lists.
- Taking accurate food and beverage orders, answering any questions and making recommendations as needed.
- Serving food and drinks promptly, ensuring orders are accurate and meet our quality standards.
- Dining Experience:
- Monitoring guest satisfaction, addressing any concerns or special requests in a professional manner.
- Maintaining knowledge of menu items, including ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens.
- Upselling additional menu items such as appetizers, desserts, and beverages to enhance the dining experience.
- Table Management:
- Setting up tables with appropriate settings and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment.
- Clearing and resetting tables promptly to accommodate new guests.
- Assisting in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the dining area.
- Banquet Service:
- Assisting with the setup, service, and breakdown of banquet events, ensuring guest needs are met.
- Following specific instructions for each event, including menu variations and special arrangements.
- Collaborating with the banquet team to provide seamless and efficient service during events.
- Team Collaboration:
- Working closely with kitchen staff and other servers to ensure timely and accurate service.
- Participating in pre-shift meetings to review daily specials, menu changes, and any special instructions.
- Supporting colleagues during peak periods and providing assistance as needed to maintain smooth operations.
- Compliance and Safety:
- Adhering to all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper handling of food and beverages.
- Following all hotel policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local and state regulations.
- Monitoring and reporting any maintenance or safety issues to the manager.
- Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate incident and deficiencies reporting.
- Completing all training documentation.
- Effective, professional, and responsible cash handling.
Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.
And you have:
- Proven experience as a Server in a high-volume restaurant, bar, or hotel environment.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems for order taking and payment processing.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Maintain professional conduct when in uniform, on or off-duty, and online.
- Effectively provide support and assistance to coworkers.
- Certification in ProServe is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in hospitality or bartending is a plus.
Additional Considerations:
- Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
- This position works at high altitude and at times, in inclement weather. Prolonged periods of standing, repetitive motions, bending and twisting is required.
- Some required uniform pieces are provided.
- Based on operational needs, this position may require working in various Food & Beverage venues across the resort.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
